Senior Snacks Category Development Manager

4 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH Full time

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH, a leading global food and beverage company, is seeking an experienced professional to drive the growth of its Savoury Snacks category.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing a multi-year strategy to develop the Savoury Snacks category, with a focus on driving disproportionate sales growth of PepsiCo's portfolio of brands. This critical role will work closely with Commercial teams as part of a matrix organisation to represent the voice of the category, stay up-to-date on external trends, and provide insights to inform business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assortment Planning: Collaborate with Perfect Store, Sales, and Marketing teams to determine optimal category assortments, leveraging sales data, consumer trends, and customer feedback to make informed decisions.
  • Activation & Planning: Develop recommendations to drive sales and maximise profitability, working closely with Marketing, Shopper Marketing, and Sales teams to execute promotional and brand campaigns effectively.
  • Performance Analysis: Track and analyse key performance metrics, including sales, distribution, and rate of sale, to inform strategic decisions.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in Category Management or related functions.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other relevant applications.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary of approximately €60,000 - €80,000 per year, plus bonus, car allowance, critical illness cover, flexible working, discounted gym membership, market-leading health and wellbeing support, generous company pension, and more.

About Us:

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can bring their full selves to work. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on age, pregnancy or maternity, marital/civil partnerships, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, disability, or race.



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