Senior Category Manager

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Better placed recruitment Full time

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Category Manager to join our team at Better Placed Recruitment. As a key member of our food business, you will be responsible for shaping the category strategy, building strong customer relationships, and driving brand performance across both in-store and online channels.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy that drives growth and market share.
  • Lead the Category Team in building strong relationships with key retail customers, managing range reviews, and performance management.
  • Collaborate with brand owners to shape and execute an innovation and range management strategy.
  • Deliver effective performance management and range optimisation to align with customer needs and business objectives.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in category management within the FMCG sector, ideally with a focus on food & beverage or similar categories.
  • Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering growth through category and customer relationship management.
  • In-depth understanding of category insights, data analytics, and the ability to translate data into actionable business strategies.


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