Retail Category Strategist
4 weeks ago
iO Associates is collaborating with a leading global food production company that is in search of a Category Manager. This role will focus on engaging with significant retail partners, leveraging data analytics and insights to enhance product categories.
Primary Responsibilities
- Development of Category Strategies
- Conducting Data Analysis and Gaining Insights
- Building and Maintaining Retailer Relationships
- Collaborating on New Product Development
- Delivering Effective Presentations
- Monitoring Performance Metrics
Required Qualifications
- Over 5 years of experience in a retail-focused presentation role
- Strong commercial awareness and business insight
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments including Marketing, Commercial, Technical, and Operations
- Excellent analytical capabilities with expertise in data analysis tools (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, Kantar Worldpanel) to extract actionable insights
- Skilled in analyzing, questioning, and presenting strategic recommendations based on sales data, shopper insights, and consumer behavior
This position represents a new opportunity within the organization, allowing for career advancement as the company expands.
This is a hybrid position, requiring three days in the office and two days of remote work, with occasional travel as necessary.
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