Category Development Manager - Burton Latimer
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Description
We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.
We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support.
We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix, especially within our recruitment processes.
Closing date: 18th May
Interview process: Two face-to-face interviews at our site in Burton Latimer
We’re thrilled to present a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic Category team as the Category Development Manager! In this role, you’ll guide category insights, craft recommendations, and drive action plans for our valued suppliers. You will collaborate with both internal customer teams and external Buying and Category teams to identify growth opportunities, support the delivery of the customer’s JBP, and contribute to the financial success of Weetabix Food Company. Working closely with the National Account Management team, you will align customer strategies with our category strategy to support revenue growth.
The recipe!
(Please note the responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive):
* Have full ownership, creation, and delivery of the Customer Category Strategy
* Support the creation and delivery of customer JBPs
* Ensure a collaborative virtual customer team and network (Commercial, supply, etc.)
* Co-develop, implement, and evaluate activation, promotion, and shopper marketing activities with Revenue Management, Commercial, & Shopper Marketing teams
* Support internal processes to help deliver initiatives for Weetabix’s success
Requirements
Non-negotiables
* Demonstrable experience managing Grocery account category development in a commercial landscape
* Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
* Ability to plan, think on your feet, and support the implementation of customer recommendations aligned with strategies
* Insight & commercial awareness with understanding of the impact of category & commercial decisions
Nice to haves
* Previous experience supporting Tesco
Benefits
* Annual bonus 15%
* Company Car scheme/cash allowance
* Yearly pay review
* Double-matched ER contributed pension scheme
* Annual Salary review
* Bupa Healthcare plan
Additional Support & Policies
* Maternity Pay / Paternity leave
* Dependants and Carers Leave
* Access to 24/7 counselling service (Grocery Aid partnership)
* Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment
* Neonatal Care Leave
* Flexible Working Policies
* Working Parents Support Group
More Information
Please visit our website for more details. Note: Our policy is not to advertise salaries; we benchmark based on skills and experience evidenced during application and screening.
Location
* Burton Latimer, England
Languages
* English
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing and Sales
Industries
* Food & Beverages
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