About The Role Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: - Enhanced pension scheme
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Private health scheme
Employee discount scheme
Experience annual pay reviews
Profit related pay
Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
Car/Car Allowance
The Opportunity Join one of the UK's leading chilled food manufacturers and shape the future of our savoury pastry category with major retail customers. We are looking for a high-potential Category Manager with a strong background in both branded and own-label products to step into a strategic, customer-facing role that drives growth for our customers and our business. Own and deliver the customer category vision for major multiple retailers
Lead range reviews, gap analysis, and portfolio management
Influence merchandising, promotional strategies, and category initiatives
Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Innovation, and Commercial Finance teams
Manage and develop a direct report, while playing a leadership role in the broader team
The Ideal Candidate We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: - Extensive FMCG category management experience, with a strong track record in both branded and own-label products
Commercially and analytically strong, with the ability to translate complex data (e.g. IRI, Kantar, Dunnhumby) into actionable customer strategies
Proven leadership skills, including managing and developing direct reports and influencing cross-functional teams
Customer-facing experience with major UK retailers, driving range reviews, merchandising, and promotional plans
High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office and retailer insight tools, with excellent presentation and communication skills
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us! About Us We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UKs best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country. At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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