Category Strategy Lead
1 month ago
We are seeking an experienced Category Strategy Lead to join our team at MPM Products Ltd. in Manchester, UK. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months with a competitive salary.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for pets and experience working with category data, including Nielsen, SIP, IRI, Euromonitor, and Dunnhumby. Strong analytical skills and the ability to learn and use various data sets to analyze trends, create forward projections, and evaluate the effectiveness of promotional activity are essential.
This role involves supporting key account presentations for line reviews and brand planning sessions, representing a strategic category view and compelling, insight-driven selling stories to achieve market penetration objectives. You will also lead reporting and analysis agendas for key categories, work with internal marketing teams to identify and evaluate new product ideas, and manage the Category Analyst.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support key account presentations for line reviews and brand planning sessions.
- Lead reporting and analysis agendas for key categories.
- Work with internal marketing teams to identify and evaluate new product ideas.
- Manage the Category Analyst.
Requirements:
- Passion for pets.
- Experience working with category data.
- Strong analytical skills.
- IT literate use of Microsoft applications.
- Able to travel nationally and internationally.
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Category Manager
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Manchester, United Kingdom Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023! Full timeAre you a dynamic and data-driven professional with a passion for consumer insights, strategic planning, and category management? We are looking for a Category Manager to join an exciting and forward-thinking company in the food industry. The Role: As the Category Manager, you will take ownership of the strategic agenda for a range of exciting food...
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Category Manager
3 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023! Full timeAre you a dynamic and data-driven professional with a passion for consumer insights, strategic planning, and category management? We are looking for a Category Manager to join an exciting and forward-thinking company in the food industry. The Role: As the Category Manager, you will take ownership of the strategic agenda for a range of exciting food...
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Category Manager
2 months ago
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Category Manager
3 months ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023! Full timeAre you a dynamic and data-driven professional with a passion for consumer insights, strategic planning, and category management? We are looking for a Category Manager to join an exciting and forward-thinking company in the food industry.The Role:As the Category Manager, you will take ownership of the strategic agenda for a range of exciting food brands,...