Category Manager - Kids Snacking
Base pay range
An exciting opportunity to join a business dedicated to natural snacking with 5 leading brands. You'll be the dedicated Category Manager for their no.1 kids snacking brand, delivering category agenda across the top 4!
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.
* As a category expert in the continuous Nielson / Circana, Dunnhumby and Nectar 360 data used, provide ongoing understanding of what is driving both the brands and the competition.
* Make recommendations to both the business and key retailers on range, fixture, price and promotion to unlock future sales growth.
* Build and maintain strong buyer relationships to build trust and implement your recommendations.
* Provide analysis and insight for the commercial teams to take directly to retailers.
* Monthly reporting to ensure internal category understanding, enabling key strategic decisions based on the data.
Profile
* 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.
* Have managed or strong exposure of major retailer mults.
* Experienced at data analysis - not just churning numbers but telling the story behind them. Proficient in Circana, Kantar, Nielsen…
* Help coach the wider business to make the best possible use of the data and insights available – be self‑sufficient with data.
* Excellent presentation and storytelling skills.
* Able to prioritise quickly in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment.
Job Offer
* 4 days in St Albans office + 1 day WFH
* Opportunity to work in a leading FMCG organisation with a collaborative team.
* Permanent role with clear career progression.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing
#J-18808-Ljbffr