Retail Category Strategist

4 weeks ago


Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time

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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