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Category Manager - International
Leading FMCG supplier
High performing business with an award winning culture!
Client
- When it comes to developing category leading food brands and being recognized for leading innovation then they don’t come much bigger than this food manufacturer.
- With their continued investment into their brands and people it’s no wonder they are held in such high regard by their competitors and customers.
- Clearly, this food group is not small. In fact, they boast some of the most powerful brands in the grocery industry. With compelling growth plans, they are now looking to strengthen an already first-class team.
- With huge ambitions to develop their portfolio of brands even further into international markets this is a great opportunity for a category manager to join them on join them on that journey.
The Role
This role is key to driving sustainable Category Value, Volume growth and out-performance for the business across Europe. You will be leading the unlocking of commercial opportunities by developing and executing proactive Category Management strategies.
- Dedicated to European customers; you’ll be customer focused on some of the UK’s most loved brands!
- Developing and leading the strategic category vision
- Lead Range Reviews & Category Performance Reviews
- Developing impactful insights to drive total category growth for key categories for the business and retailers, focusing on range, space, promotion, pricing and display
- You will also be managing Category relationships in key distribution partners and retailers, developing these relationships and providing category support
- You will be the voice of European Retailers internally, working closely with Sales, Marketing & Finance to help shape thinking.
The Candidate
- You will have proven category management experience working within a branded FMCG environment
- Experience in international markets would be desirable but not a must have
- Your approach must be very analytical in order to influence the category agenda.
- A forward thinking, flexible attitude is vital and you must have the drive and resilience to succeed and be able to work from your own initiative.
- The role will involve cross functional team working therefore the ability to successfully develop and maintain relationships by adopting a collaborative working style is crucial.
Benefits & Details
- Salary up to £50k
- Car allowance and package including bonus, healthcare & pension
- Hybrid working - Hertfordshire office
Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 9/17318/7 Confidentiality assured.
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