Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Michael Page Digital Full time

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a Category Manager on a remote contract to make a significant impact within a well-established FMCG organisation, based in Nottingham. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the Category and Insights department, shaping and driving the strategic direction of the product categories and developing relationships with key grocery sector customers.

Client Details

This company is a leading player within the FMCG sector, employing over 20,000 people across multiple sites in the UK. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, the company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and offers significant opportunities for career growth and personal development.

Description

  • Develop and implement category strategies to achieve business objectives.
  • Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities in the FMCG industry utilising Kantar or IRI.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and marketing initiatives.
  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Monitor category performance and provide regular reports to senior management.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  • Participate in the budgeting process and manage category budgets.
  • Harness strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders with regular travel to business sites

Profile

A successful Category Manager should have:

  • A degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Category Manager in the FMCG Food or Drink sector.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret market data with strong experience of using Kantar or IRI.
  • Experience of working with grocery sector customers - Marks and Spencers and Asda are of special interest.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Comfortable travelling to company sites and customer sites across the UK.

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of £60000 per year.
  • A generous benefits package including pension and life insurance.
  • A positive and collaborative company culture that values employee development.
  • The chance to work in an exciting and rapidly evolving industry.
  • The opportunity to make a tangible impact within a leading FMCG organisation.
  • Rare remote contract with full expenses program for all business travel

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