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Senior Category Manager, Food, West Yorkshire

Employer
Focus Management Consultants
Location
England, West Yorkshire
Salary
£60000 - £65000 per annum + Bonus
Closing date
7 Sep 2022

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Category Management, National Accounts, Sales

Job Details



As a Senior Category Manager join this fast-paced food manufacturing business with industry leading products across Retail & Foodservice customers.



A great opportunity has opened up for a Senior Category Manager working with a leading Brand in retail, as well as offering an exciting and innovative product range in OOH and foodservice sectors.



The role will sit within the commercial function of this business to maximise the current opportunities within this competitive but leading-edge category, as well as identifying the scope for growth and development. You will be the guiding voice of the customer within your internal team and work closely with NPD, Supply Chain, and Marketing.



What makes this role different is the stage of evolution that the business is at, the huge opportunity that exists with new products to market and with two direct reports the team culture and close working relationships this business has created. You will be at the leading edge of new trends both in retail and foodservice and you will be joining at a very significant time within the company's trajectory.



As an experienced Category Manager, you will
  • Be experienced in joint category business planning
  • Be experienced within branded food or drink manufacturing
  • Be able to demonstrate experience of managing the needs of the brand, the retailer, and the internal commercial strategy
  • Have passion for creating the story and bringing others on that journey




Working in a fast-moving and growing business you will need the ability to work at pace, you will be adaptable in your work style and have the open mindedness to support colleagues and pull together to achieve success.

If you are ready for a fresh challenge then please apply with your CV today or contact me, Abbi to discuss further.

REF. AJT46378

Company

Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.

We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.

We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.

Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:

  • An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
  • An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work

 

Company info
Telephone
01625 560778
Location
Exchange House
Albert Road
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5HS
United Kingdom

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