Category Growth Specialist

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vertical Advantage Full time
Job Description

Location - Remote (flexible working arrangement)

Day Rate - competitive

Project length - variable

We are seeking a skilled Category Growth Specialist to join our team at Vertical Advantage. In this role, you will be responsible for providing actionable insights to unlock category growth and maximize range and distribution opportunities.

You will work closely with our Brand teams to develop strong insight-led NPD propositions and category, shopper & consumer centric trade presentations. The successful candidate will be responsible for presenting top-quality actionable category insights and recommendations to facilitate growth.

Key requirements:

  • Proven experience in FMCG Category Management, ideally with exposure to leading grocery retailers;
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver results on time;
  • Organized, disciplined, and high attention to detail;
  • Ability to build relationships and adapt communication style;
  • Experience with FMCG/data sources, e.g., IRI/KANTAR & Space Planning;
  • Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint;

Please contact us to discuss this opportunity further.



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