Category Management Specialist

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Essity Full time

Are you passionate about building strong relationships with customers and driving growth in the retail market? We're seeking a Category Management Specialist to join our team at Essity, a globally leading hygiene and health company.

About the Role

This role is all about deploying the category vision and identifying opportunities for growth. As a Category Manager, you will deliver range reviews with customers and provide data-based insights to steer new product development and positioning.

You will need a great understanding of the retail market and experience in managing insight and category management with customers in a FMCG environment. Experience with IRI, Nielsen or Kantar databases is key.

About Our Culture

At Essity, we believe in a collaborative and inclusive culture where everyone's learning and professional development is unique. We empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Our culture is guided by our Beliefs & Behaviour, which connect our history with our future. We care, collaborate, and include everyone in our decision-making process.

We're committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It's the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us.

What You Will Do

As a Category Management Specialist, you will:

  • Deploy the category vision and identify opportunities for growth
  • Deliver range reviews with customers and provide data-based insights
  • Steer new product development and positioning
  • Manage insight and category management with customers in a FMCG environment

We're looking for someone who is naturally customer-focused, has a great understanding of the retail market, and can demonstrate success stories with customers through their collaborative approach, data analysis skills, and proactive approach.

Experience with IRI, Nielsen or Kantar databases is key. If you have also worked with Dunnhumby & SIP, this would be an added bonus, but not essential.

We're a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation. Welcome to Essity, where you can excel together and reach your full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.


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