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Head of Category Development

2 months ago


Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Category Development Manager. As a key member of our Sales function, you will play a pivotal role in driving category growth and shopper activation excellence.

As a Category Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of 9 and working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute category strategies that drive long-term growth and profitability.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and implementing category strategies that align with our business objectives
  • Leading a team of category specialists to deliver category growth and shopper activation initiatives
  • Collaborating with external stakeholders, including customer experience managers, to establish JDE as a key support partner
  • Designing and executing Perfect Store strategies to maximize category and sales performance
  • Developing integrated shopper marketing strategies to drive shopper preference and loyalty
  • Working with marketing teams to develop and execute annual brand activity and innovation plans
  • Establishing robust analysis and evaluation tools to support in-store activation plans
  • Developing a leading-edge category and shopper marketing team with a clear career pathing and capability development plan
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Graduate calibre with extensive experience in category development, buying, or account management
  • Deep knowledge of UK retail shoppers and customers
  • Experience of developing category strategies and leading cross-functional teams
  • Marketing literacy and ability to navigate strategic consumer and brand strategy and executional detail
  • Knowledge of several information system tools, including Nielsen, IRI, Kantar, and Dunnhumby
  • Able to work closely with numbers and break down complexity to deliver clear messaging
  • Self-motivated and highly disciplined with influencing skills and ability to present to senior management and customers
  • Accountable and results-driven with a drive to deliver results
  • Good knowledge of English
About Us

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is a leading coffee and tea company with a rich history of over 265 years. We are inspired by our purpose of creating coffee to make amazing moments happen and are committed to becoming the most chosen coffee in the UK. Our portfolio includes over 50 brands, including L'OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Old Town, Super, Pickwick, and Moccona.

We are part of JDE Peet's, the world's largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.