Category Lead
2 weeks ago
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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