Category and Insights Strategic Leader

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Glen Grant Ltd Full time

About the Role:

Glen Grant Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Category Insights and Strategy Director to lead our category management efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team and contribute to the success of our business.

Job Summary:

The Category Insights and Strategy Director will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies that drive growth, profitability, and market share. This includes analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and challenges. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of category management principles, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities.

About You:

We are looking for a seasoned professional with a minimum of five years of experience in category management, preferably in the UK FMCG industry. Previous line management experience is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working within category teams and customer-facing roles, with expertise in generating comprehensive insights and category stories using all available continuous data sources.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and challenges.
  • Develop and implement category strategies that drive growth, profitability, and market share.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of category strategies.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of category plans, including segmentation, positioning, and activation.
  • Provide strategic guidance and support to commercial teams on category-related matters.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Advanced skills in Excel and market data query systems (Dunnhumby, SIP, and Discover).
  • Channel and category segmentation experience.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written presentation skills) with the ability to distil and bring complex data to life.
  • A strong understanding of category management principles and strategies.

Salary:

The estimated salary for this role is £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off.

About Us:

Glen Grant Ltd is a leading spirits company committed to innovation, quality, and excellence. We value diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork, and we strive to create a work environment that is supportive, challenging, and rewarding.



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