Category Management Specialist

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Church & Dwight Full time

Exciting Opportunity: Category Management Position Available

Are you a passionate Category Manager looking to advance your career? We are a company dedicated to our people, products, consumers, and the environment.

As a Category Manager, you will be instrumental in driving growth and maximizing sales in our product categories. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Identify and develop category/shopper insights and drivers
  • Formulate customer strategies & trade plans
  • Ensure alignment of customer plans with brand/retailer strategies
  • Manage IRI database on a daily basis
  • Conduct analysis using IRI sources
  • Create customer presentations & proposals for range reviews
  • Develop and execute category management plans for UK retailers
  • Ensure excellent execution & review with the Shopper Marketing Manager

The ideal candidate should have a degree, at least 5 years of Category Management experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in using IRI and Kantar data. You should also be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the UK retail landscape and experience with major UK retailers such as Boots & Superdrug is essential.

In return, we offer a competitive package including annual leave, pension matching, bonus, life assurance, and health cash plan membership.



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