Location: Hybrid Northallerton & Liverpool Sites
Hours of work 08:30 to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 08:30 to 16:00 Fridays
Reporting to Business Unit Controller
The Role
Support the team in providing proactive and regular insight that helps in the delivery of profitable growth, championing the voice of the consumer so that all business activities are built on deep knowledge of our customer, the shopper and the retail market.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a strong category relationship with retailer counterparts ensuring ABP is the go to in their supplier base for category support
Complete regular category deep dives and provide insight into key trends, highlighting opportunities and providing recommendations that are relevant to the retailer
Monitor and communicate pricing, promotions, range and display across the market- support in gathering latest changes to be shared with our retailer
Compile monthly reports using Kantar data, providing our retailer with an in-depth view of the latest market performance
Deliver timely and accurate information, ensuring that service to the customer is of the highest standard and quality at all times
Support the NPD process with key insight that informs the customer need, correct format for the product and opportunities with execution
No direct reports, only management of categories
Personal Specification
Organised
Has the ability to prioritise
Highly communicative
Ability to influence others positively
Passionate and enthusiastic
Desire to engage with other ABP sites to strengthen the category function
A desire for autonomy and accountability
Strong eye for detail
Ability to build strong relationships with counterparts in our Retailers
Proficient use of Excel and PowerPoint