Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking food manufacturer in London, who are looking for an experienced Category Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company known for offering excellent career development and job satisfaction. You will play a crucial role in delivering ambitious growth targets and be instrumental in positioning the company as a category leader and strategic partner to its major grocery retail customers.
FMCG Category Manager Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and strengthen category relationships with key UK grocery customers by acting as a trusted adviser or challenger.
* Deliver clear, data-driven, and actionable category insights to support both customer and business growth.
* Influence key retailer decisions regarding range, space, and distribution.
* Adopt a comprehensive category approach that considers both brand and retailer brand dynamics.
* Collaborate with Marketing to:
* Offer an external perspective on consumer, shopper, retailer, and competitor trends.
* Identify strategic questions, category gaps, and growth opportunities.
* Contribute to consumer/shopper-led NPD and category initiatives.
* Craft compelling sell-in stories.
* Represent the voice of the shopper internally and externally.
* Support the Head of Category and Senior Category Manager in embedding category visions, drivers, and strategies across the organisation...