**Position: Head of Category and Insights****Introduction:**Henderson Brown is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with a prominent food manufacturing company based in the East Midlands.Our client is known for delivering exceptional service and high-quality products to a diverse global customer base. They are now seeking to appoint a new member to their commercial team as the Head of Category and Insights.**Role Overview:**Following several years of impressive growth, our client is focused on expanding and evolving to drive further success. This dynamic role is essential in achieving these goals and fueling future growth. The business aims to strengthen its relationships with strategic partners by adopting a more personalised, customer-centric approach grounded in market dynamics and trends.This is a demanding role within a highly professional organisation with well-established supply chains in the UK and internationally. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional analyst and an effective communicator, capable of highlighting growth opportunities, driving innovation, and delivering strategic guidance for long-term success.This position spans multiple channels, overseeing all category data, budgeting, and the execution of critical insights projects.Our client seeks an individual with not only first-rate category management expertise but also the enthusiasm and drive to champion category management within the business and lead a team.**Key Attributes:**- Values-driven: hard-working, principled, dedicated, team-oriented- Proven people management skills, with a track record of building strong partnerships- In-depth knowledge of category management and insights- Results-oriented with a record of achieving positive commercial outcomes- Confident and self-aware- Decisive and efficient with excellent problem-solving skills- Skilled communicator - active listener and engaging speaker- Ability to motivate and inspire teams for optimal productivity- Creative thinker with strong storytelling abilities- Quick learner with lateral thinking skills**What's on Offer:**This role offers a rewarding environment, a competitive salary, and an attractive benefits package.For confidential inquiries, please contact James Grant.Mobile: Office:
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Henderson Brown Recruitment Ltd
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 7 days
Northampton, Northamptonshire NN2 7FW
£48,000 - £57,600 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Head of Category and Insights position is available with a prominent food manufacturing company in the East Midlands.
- The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in category management and insights, along with proven people management skills.
- The ideal candidate will be an exceptional analyst and communicator, responsible for overseeing category data and executing critical insights projects.
- This position offers a competitive salary along with an attractive benefits package.
- The company is looking for a values-driven individual who can motivate teams and drive innovation for long-term success.
