Senior Category Manager
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Benefits
4.5 working week, finishing at 12:30pm on a Friday
26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Company bonus scheme
Enhanced pension contributions
Private Health Insurance
Life Assurance & critical illness cover
Onsite Parking
Discounts platform
Long service celebrations
Employee Assistance Programme
Free fruit & potatoes
Electric salary sacrifice car scheme
Flu vaccines
Refer a friend scheme
The company
From our sites in Lincoln, Scotland and the South West, we supply some of the largest retail, wholesale and food manufacturing customers in the UK.
Our expertise goes much further than just supply and demand. We offer our customers real innovation, whether developing new potato varieties, packaging solutions or cutting-edge processes. And its not just fresh potatoes. We're also continually developing our great range of innovative, ready-to-cook prepared vegetables.
At Branston we thrive to be the best, through our values and invest in our people. This is a fast-paced environment and looking for someone who is adaptable in their approach.
Are you looking for a new role where you can develop your career?
As Senior Category Manager, you'll use consumer and category insights to deliver practical commercial solutions. You will build strong customer relationships and act as the key connection between internal teams and external partners.
What you will be doing:
Develop Branston categories through qualitative and quantitative research, insight & trends
Develop strong category relationships both internally and externally
Strategic reviews of major trends and opportunities
Drive short and long term actionable consumer and category insights to deliver commercial solutions
Create and implement yearly trade marketing plans for our categories
Review and deliver categories, recommendations and new product launches
Using Dunnhumby to gain insights on shoppers, formats, tiers to assist with decision making process
Create monthly action plans addressing needs of the category
Support the Sales & Marketing team in Brand development
What we want from you:
Essential
Strong background in FMCG and retail, with a genuine passion for food and consumer trends.
Experience working as an own label Category Manger, complemented by brand experience
Skilled at building effective relationships at all levels through clear, persuasive communication.
Proficient in data analytics platforms, including Dunnhumby, Nielsen, and IRI, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Experienced in leading meetings and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver results.
Highly creative, with a track record of developing innovative solutions and initiatives.
Desirable
Business degree or relevant qualification
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