Category Executive

3 weeks ago

Watford, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

Location: Watford Area


Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.

Hybrid: 2 Days in Head Office

Salary: Competitive basic + benefits

Do you have a love for data and relationship building?

Would you like to help shape the success of one of Britain’s biggest food companies, which is home to a portfolio of new and heritage brands that you’ll find in 94% of British households?

The Advocate Group is proud to partner with a thriving food business in its search for a talented, data-driven Category Executive.

In this role, you’ll work alongside a vibrant, friendly team to manage the company’s partnership with Co-op. Working across all categories, you’ll play a central role in driving sustainable growth, increasing distribution, and enhancing the visibility of the brand’s innovative products.

Job Description:

We are working with one of Britain’s largest food companies who are looking for a Category Executive to join their vibrant and friendly team. In this role, you'll work across all our categories, managing our partnership with Co-op to drive sustainable growth, increase distribution, and enhance the visibility of our innovative products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with our sales and grocery category teams to provide valuable insights and recommendations that drive growth.
  • Develop strategic plans to optimize shelf space and product distribution, aligned with our growth objectives.
  • Become an expert in retailer-specific software like Circana HIVE to create actionable insights and concise reports for our buyers and Account Managers.
  • Use data from Kantar, Circana, and other sources to perform comprehensive analyses of customer performance, offering range recommendations and conducting post-launch evaluations.
  • Focus on increasing our presence within Co-op through improved distribution, enhanced shelf space, and greater visibility of our new products.

About You:

  • Strong data analysis skills and the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
  • Excellent relationship management skills, with a knack for collaborating with buyers and merchandisers.
  • A proactive and innovative mindset, always looking for ways to drive growth and outperform targets.
  • Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented 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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