Category Lead

4 days ago


London Area, United Kingdom Veritas Partners Ltd Full time

Job Title: Category Controller

Location: London

Salary: Competitive basic + car allowance + bonus + excellent benefits


The Opportunity:

We are now looking to appoint a Category Controller who will work with the National Accounts & Marketing Team to further develop the category strategy to deliver the insights within retail channel & International customers.


Reporting to the Sales Director, you will support and work with our external customers and internal Sales/Marketing functions to help drive mutual category growth in-line with our company objectives through the implementation of category initiatives, delivering detailed insight and presenting to our key customers.


What you will do:

  • Manage key accounts with regular client meetings to drive category growth
  • Work with Sales & Marketing teams to provide regular insights on opportunities within the market
  • Build and sustain relationships with key retail contacts
  • Use insight to influence range and merchandising plans at category reviews
  • Provide detailed analysis and insights on category opportunities
  • Provide analytical support in the development of category plans
  • Work with the internal team to meet company targets & brand growth


About You:

Will have gained category insight/management experience within a recognised FMCG branded manufacturer or leading market-data company at Senior Category Manager or Category Controller level, you are now looking to step up your career by joining a progressive FMCG company within a full Category Controller level position.


  • Educated to degree level, looking for a great action orientated culture, who gets things done
  • Previous customer facing experience & a track record of relationship building, within an FMCG business working in category
  • Great analytical skills with a good working knowledge of Nielsen, Dunnhumby & SelfServe data
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills


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