* Be the sole Category expert, leading the agenda for a personal care business!
* Drive insights and set business objectives through 1st‑class Category delivery!
About Our Client
A global personal care branded business dedicated to providing the UK with a range of household recognised products, always looking to innovate and stay ahead of the curve!
Job Description
* Responsible for developing and executing effective strategies to facilitate profitable sales in all three personal care categories. Implement a comprehensive category growth agenda in strategic channels and customers by incorporating consumer and shopper insights to deliver best‑in‑class retail solutions.
* Effectively translate data into actions for the sales team to support customer presentations, listing opportunities and the successful introduction of NPD.
* Also responsible for providing internal reporting of EPOS on a weekly and ad‑hoc basis, sales trends, managing the daily sales reporting in tandem with retailer inventory. A strong relationship with Circana will also be critical to maximise 'data investment' and as the business diversifies in to new category's,requiring potential new data sets.
* Leadership, agility, an ability to create data driven recommendations, a passion for transformational growth and entrepreneurial drive will be keys to success. Be a key member of the UK commercial operation and the wider team by exuding CARE & CARE+ principles daily.
A successful Category Manager will have:
* Proven experience in category management within the FMCG / consumer industry.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets inc. Circana.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* A results‑driven mindset with a focus on achieving commercial objectives.
* Knowledge of market trends and consumer behaviours in the FMCG sector.
* Ability to access Surrey, 3 days per week.
* Able to bring the company / commercial team on the Category journey, influencing business direction and agenda through actionable insights.
What’s on Offer
* A highly competitive salary package of £60,000 to £70,000 + CA.
* Comprehensive healthcare benefits to support your well‑being.
* A robust pension plan to secure your future.
* Generous holiday allowance for a healthy work‑life balance.
* High visibility with the senior leadership team.
If you are passionate about category management and looking for a challenging role, please apply. This is your chance to make a real impact in a small but effective team!
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