This is a fantastic opportunity working in a well known, profitable branded business, managing Waitrose and Morrisons. You will report into the Head of Category and have opportunity to develop yourself and your career further.
Role overview
Recognised as a ‘category expert’, owning insight, category strategy and supporting budget delivery.
Contributing to the delivery of financial and strategic objectives (volume, net sales & contribution) within the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
Supporting NPD initiatives based on category and customer centric thinking, representing both the commercial team and customer perspective on NPD projects.
EXTERNALISING OUR EXPERTISE & VISION
Contributing and leading the communication and implementation of our category strategy, based upon current shopper, customer and category insight.
Leading Category and Range review projects for selected retailers, across all subcategories, developing optimum range, merchandising and promotional recommendations.
Developing long-term and trusted category relationships with strategic customers.
Key performance indicators:
* Supporting delivery of Volume, Net Sales and Contribution targets for a subcategory
* Delivery of distribution targets on NPD launches
* Delivery of the 3 year Category Strategy in strategic customers
Improved customer perceptions of our capability and credibility as a trusted partner and category growth leader.
Essential Skills/Experience/Knowledge:
* Proven track record in Category Management in the UK or a similarly developed market
Strong category development knowledge
* Excellent Analytical skills
* Major retailer experience
Shopper, category, customer understanding
* Proficient use of Excel and PowerPoint
* Attention to detail
* Good verbal, written communication & presentation skills
* Demonstrated ability to interact effectively at all levels in an organisation
Desirable Skills/Experience/Knowledge:
Working experience in leading a Category relationship with a significant retailer
Proficient user of relevant Category Manager tools – Kantar WPO, IRI, Dunhumby etc.