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Category Manager

Henley Executive Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Category Manager is available in Birmingham as a permanent, full-time role.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Candidates are required to have a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field and proven experience in category management within the FMCG sector.
  • The role involves managing a specific product category in the International Market, including tasks like identifying market trends and optimizing product assortment.
  • Additional benefits include a £5k car allowance, bonus, enhanced pension, gym membership, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and various discount schemes.

Category Manager

Location: Birmingham, Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Benefits: Car Allowance, Bonus, Enhanced Pension, Gym, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Discount Schemes.

We are working with a vibrant and successful nutrition and lifestyle brand within the FMCG industry who is looking to expand their International team with the addition of 2 x Category Manager’s.

This role is a hybrid role, and will require you to be based in their South Birmingham offices 3 days per week.

As Category Manager you will be responsible for managing a specific product category within the International Market. Duties include identifying market trends, developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimising product assortment, and monitoring sales performance.

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
  • Proven experience in category management within the FMCG sector
  • Demonstrated ability to drive sales and profitability

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills
  • Ability to analyse data and make strategic decisions

If successful you can expect a salary of up to £50,000, depending on the experience you can bring to the table. Our client also offers fantastic opportunities for ongoing professional development, and an impressive benefits package including a £5k car allowance, incentivised bonus, enhanced pension, Life Cover, Subsidised Gym Membership, Private Medical, 25 days leave plus bank holidays as well as staff discounts.

**Please include current Address/Location within your CV or application. Applications without location may not be considered and those with locations will be prioritised. If you are looking to relocate then please state this along with your current location. **

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.