Senior Category Manager

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

Job Title: Senior Category Manager

Location: West London

Hybrid: 2 days in the office

( 6 Months FTC - Perfect Store )

Role Overview:

The Senior Category Manager plays a crucial role in establishing trusted category partnerships with key contacts in the grocery sector, driving category and brand share growth. This position involves a mix of internal and external duties, such as creating innovative category solutions, managing vital internal category processes, and contributing to the development of category vision and demand spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build solid partnerships with Morrisons to drive category growth through valuable insights.
  • Support internal processes and yearly cycles with thorough analysis and recommendations.
  • Enhance Perfect Store tools for efficient planning and monitoring.
  • Update Category Vision and customize Demand Spaces for customer growth strategies.
  • Lead range reviews and maintain planograms using data-driven insights.
  • Generate monthly scorecards for performance evaluation and identifying opportunities.
  • Develop and oversee Physical Availability prior to Account Planning.
  • Assist Line Manager in refining Category Vision and understanding shopper insights.

About You:

  • Demonstrated expertise in category management within the FMCG sector.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills to build lasting partnerships.
  • Proficient in category management tools and systems.
  • Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

If you feel that this role aligns with your skills and aspirations - then I'm keen to have a chat with you.

If you wish to learn more about the available opportunities or how we can contribute to advancing your career, please reach out to us.

Please contact Thomas for more information.

The Advocate Group is a reputable recruitment partner in the UK, specializing in the FMCG and consumer product industries.

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