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Category Director

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom News UK Full time

Job Overview

The Category Director will be responsible for developing and managing stakeholder relationships with clients directly for the Grocers Category. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of the sector and the ability to craft effective narratives that drive interest and traction with clients across the grocer industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop strong relationships with senior client contacts and decision makers within the category
  • Work with the Consumer Group Client Director to devise thought-leadership events relevant to our brands
  • Set the strategy for the category, achieving targets and overseeing delivery of revenue/profit
  • Manage the team to deliver enhanced client service and measure their performance
  • Develop a deep understanding of audiences relevant to the category and work with fellow Category Directors to identify synergies
  • Proactively lead the creation of major initiatives, ensuring close links with commercial functions, Editorial, Marketing, Communications, and Insight
  • Represent the Category within News UK Commercial and the wider business
  • Knowledge of all our products, services, and audiences across all platforms
  • Adept in delivering great client propositions executed to the highest possible professional standards

Requirements

  • Extensive leadership sales experience direct to Clients
  • Key relationships in place in the Grocers sector
  • Experience in developing digital-first propositions
  • Ability to work at pace and represent multiple brands with different agendas, personalities, and audiences
  • Excellence at selling and delivery of ambitious targets
  • Excellent attention to detail, polish, and flair in dealing directly with senior clients