Category Manager

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Lorien Full time
Job Description

Category Manager/Vision Expert (Hybrid working - London Office)

£500-£650 per day (dependent on experience)


Critical capabilities we are looking for;

Strategic Thinking

  • Ability to define long-term goals and develop a roadmap to achieve them.
  • Understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscapes.
  • Translating data insights into actionable strategies.
  • Creativity in identifying growth opportunities and developing new solutions.
  • Understanding of shopper behaviour and consumer needs.
  • Building strategies that align with retailer goals and enhance the shopper experience.


Category Management Expertise

  • Deep knowledge of category growth levers, including assortment, pricing, promotions, and shelf placement.
  • Knowledge of the end-to-end category process from strategy creation through to retailer implementation and review.
  • Familiarity with e-commerce and omnichannel retail strategies.
  • Knowledge of tools and technologies that drive category insights and execution.
  • Executing strategy in store and online, digital marketing.


Analytical and Data-Driven Mindset

  • Confident in leveraging a range of different insight sources to form a well-rounded category perspective.
  • Proficiency in tools like Nielsen, or other analytics platforms.
  • Capability to identify trends and opportunities within the category.
  • Understanding of how to size and prioritise category growth drivers.


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