Category Executive Manager
4 days ago
Job Title: Category Executive Manager
">About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Category Executive to join our team as a Category Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and become part of a dynamic and growing environment.
The business is expanding into exciting new categories and requires a talented individual to drive category strategy, build strong relationships with buyers, and contribute to shaping promotional and ranging strategies.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver actionable insights to unlock growth for both the business and its retail partners.
- Build strong, advisory relationships with key buyers, becoming a trusted category expert.
- Support NPD initiatives and contribute to developing the top-line category vision for customers.
- Stay ahead of market trends and use historical data to provide recommendations that support business growth.
- Lead analysis and deliver insights to marketing and commercial teams on pricing, promotions, events, and NPD/EPD.
Your Skills and Qualifications:
- Confident with data analysis, able to tell the story and highlight opportunities.
- Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills, particularly with buyers and merchandising teams.
- Proactive, outcome-focused, and able to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
- Experience in FMCG, ideally within Category Management or Insights (client or agency side).
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel.
About Us:
Better Placed Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in placements across various industries. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional candidates to businesses looking to grow and succeed.
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