Category Growth Leader

2 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Signature Career Management Full time
Job Title:

Cat Manager for Foods Division

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented professional to lead the foods division category vision and drive future growth across accounts.

This is a rare opportunity to work for a medium-sized FMCG business with a fantastic platform for growth, financial backing, innovation, and opportunity for wider personal development.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Create and lead the category vision to deliver significant category growth opportunities for the brand and the retailer.
  • Analyze and utilize data from Nielsen, Kantar, IRI, Dunhumby, EPOS, and shopper data to grow sales.
  • Build relationships with retailers based on credibility and trust.
  • Develop compelling category selling stories to shape retailers' thinking.
  • Lead cross-functional category projects managing multiple stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in external market data tools.
  • Experience in continuous and ad hoc shopper and consumer market research.
  • Knowledge of IRI/Nielsen EPOS data and Kantar/Scantrack consumer panel data is essential.
  • Able to travel to the office 3 times a week.
  • Good communication, relationship building, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong leadership skills, strategic thinker, and team player.
  • 3+ years of category management/commercial experience within an FMCG environment.
Salary Information:

Estimated salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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