1. To deliver the category agenda for a no.1 brand in kids natural snacking!
2. Influence grocers to deliver range reviews for a leading natural foods brand!
About Our Client
A UK branded business with 5 leading branded across the natural food space. From on the go snacking for the health conscious consumer wanting a flavoursome option to a staple no.1 kids snacking brand you'll find as a lunchbox staple. A business centred on their 3 core values; Team Spirit - Open Dialogue - Passion. A progressive platform, encouraging personal and professional growth and opportunity!
Job Description
You'll be working on a no.1 kids snacking brand as the Category Manager who can turn category and shopper data into actionable insights, both internally and across the grocery retailers.
3. As a category expert in the continuous Nielson / Circana, Dunnhumby and Nectar 360 data used, you will provide ongoing understanding to the wider business of what is driving both the brands and the competition.
4. Making recommendations to both the business and key retailers on range, fixture, price and promotion to help unlock future sales growth.
5. Building and maintaining strong buyer relationships to build trust and implement your recommendations.
6. Providing analysis and insight for the commercial teams to take directly to retailers.
7. Monthly reporting to ensure internal category understanding, enabling key strategic decisions based on the data.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Category Manager should have:
8. Either an FMCG or Consumer Category Exec ready to take the leap to Category Manager or a Category Manager looking for a progressive brand leader
9. Have managed or strong exposure of major retailer mults
10. Experienced at data analysis - not just churning the numbers, but telling the story behind them too. Proficient in Circana, Kantar, Nielsen......
11. Help coach the wider business to make the best possible use of the data and insights available - be self sufficient when it comes to data
12. Excellent presentation and story telling skills
13. Able to prioritise quickly in a fast moving, entrepreneurial environment
What's on Offer
14. £55,000 + Bonus + bens
15. 4 days in St Albans office + 1 day WFH
16. Opportunity to work in a leading FMCG organisation with a collaborative team.
17. Permanent role with clear career progression
Interested? Please apply to explore further - Category Exec ready for the move - Category Manager looking for a progressive environment!