Senior Category Manager

2 weeks ago


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

Job Title: Senior Category Manager
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Location: West London

Hybrid: 2-3 days in the office

( 6 Months FTC - Perfect Store )

Role Overview:

The Senior Category Manager will play a pivotal role in building trusted category partnerships with key contacts for grocery, driving category growth and brand share growth. The role involves a balance of internal and external responsibilities, including developing inspiring category solutions, managing key internal category processes, and supporting the evolution of category vision and demand spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

Build strong partnerships with Morrisons, providing insights to drive category growth.Support internal processes and annual cycles with analysis and recommendations.Support the enhancement of Perfect Store tools for effective planning and tracking.Update Category Vision and tailor Demand Spaces for customer growth plans.Lead range reviews and planogram maintenance, utilising data for insights.Develop monthly scorecards for performance and opportunity insights.Develop and track Physical Availability ahead of Account Planning.Assist Line Manager in evolving Category Vision and shopper insight understanding.About You:Proven experience in category management within the FMCG industry.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships.Proficiency in category management tools and systems.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you - then I'd love to speak to you If you're interested in finding out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career, then please contact us today. Please get in touch with Thomas or click "Apply Now" to be considered for this vacancy.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.



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