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. We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities ; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply! 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 the category insights, craft recommendations, and drive action plans for our valued suppliers. This role will guide both the internal customer teams and the external Buying and Category teams to deliver opportunities for Category growth, creating mutual benefits. The role is integral in supporting the delivery of the customers' JBP and the budgeted financials of the Weetabix Food Company. You will be a key team member, working closely with the National Account Management team to align your customer with our winning Category Strategy, thereby supporting our revenue growth and channel strategy. The recipe! (Please note the responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive) The purpose of this role is Have full ownership, creation and delivery of the Customer Category Strategy Support to create and deliver customers JBP’s. Work to ensure a collaborative virtual customer team and network (Commercial, supply etc.). Co-develop, implement and support evaluation activation, promotion and shopper marketing activities working closely with Revenue Management, Commercial & Shopper Marketing Manager. Supporting in managing the internal processes to help deliver the initiatives required for Weetabix to succeed Requirements Non-negotiables You will bring demonstrable experience in managing Grocery account category development across a commercial landscape You will have excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills Posses the ability to plan, think on your feet and support in implementing customer recommendations effectively and aligned to both our own and customers' strategies. Have insight & commercial awareness with an understanding of the bigger picture 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 We believe in supporting our employees throughout all stages of their lives, which is why we offer: Maternity Pay / Paternity leave Dependants and Carers Leave Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid) Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment Neonatal Care Leave Flexible Working Policies Working Parents Support Group Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/ Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening. HaveYouHadYourWeetabix