Category Manager

The Advocate Group is proud to represent a leading food company in their search for a Category Manager to join their thriving team.

The Business:

• A dynamic leader in their sector with a clear vision and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.
• Continuously expanding its market presence, aiming for significant growth in revenue and market share.
• A culture that fosters collaboration and encourages team members to innovate and excel in their roles.
• Exciting progression opportunities with exposure to diverse stakeholders and the chance to influence strategic category decisions.

The Role:

We are looking for a candidate who can make their mark and achieve category growth and optimal product offerings. Here’s how:

• Manage day-to-day relationships with customers to unlock new opportunities.
• Deliver recommendations for optimal distribution, range, space, and merchandising layouts for the category.
• Analyse, review and validate key commercial activities related to the customer’s category.
• Manage own brand innovation ranges and identify customer-specific opportunities.
• Support budgeting, tracking, and reporting processes to ensure financial success.
• Maximise ROI and deliver KPIs for site-based business teams.
• Drive best-in-class ways of working within the commercial team.

About You:

• Strong background in Category Management, particularly within FMCG, with a solid understanding of the UK retail landscape.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders effectively.
• Proficient with space planning and insights tools like JDA, Nielsen, and Kantar.
• Resilient, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a collaborative and purpose-driven culture.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary up to £60,000
• Bonus
• Generous benefits package

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you! 

Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today.

Please get in touch with Thomas Edmondson or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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