Senior Category Insights Manager

3 weeks ago


Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom Natures Way Foods Ltd Full time
Senior Category Insights Manager (12 month FTC)

A bit about us

Natures Way Foods began in 1994, when the Langmead brothers set up a small, bagged salad operation. Their big idea was to combine the freshest lettuce with the latest food manufacturing technology. Since then, we’ve grown by expanding our customer base and moving into new fresh, convenient categories and product areas.

Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 29 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326m units per year. Building on previous success, this year is set to be another exceptional year for our organisation. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are expanding our production lines and there is genuine opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the organisation.

A bit about our role

We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Category Insight Manager to join Natures Way Foods on a fixed-term temporary basis to cover 12 months maternity. We are looking for a talented individual who has experience working within a Category role and has worked on "Own Label" products join our thriving fresh salads business & support us in driving our category growth agenda.

You will be responsible for growing Natures Way Food and our customers sales, profit and market share by implementing strategic initiatives based on Financial, Category and Consumer Insight. You will lead the category team, collaborating seamlessly across multiple business functions to implement and integrate a comprehensive understanding of the market and consumers.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Creation and deployment of the Category Vision both internally and externally
  • Work with the Development and Sales Teams to identify tactical opportunities with strategic long-term views, converting insight into commercially viable propositions
  • Cultivate strong customer relationships, acting as the "go to" contact to provide accurate and consistent category advice
  • Accountable for the successful launch of NWF driven category initiatives with our customers
  • Set the category guidelines for Must Stock List, PDH, Category Segmentation & Merchandising Principles
  • Set and drive the agenda for research and data
  • Own the cadence and socialisation of insight throughout the business
  • Develop new processes for understanding promotional effectiveness and guidelines for future activity
  • Manage and motivate a high functioning team, nurturing talent and setting clear measurable goals
  • Deputise for Product Director

Qualifications

What we need from you

  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience within Category Management
  • Degree level education (business, marketing, etc preferable)
  • Ability to analyse data to deliver true insight that drives recommendations and action
  • Demonstrable success in implementing category initiatives with retailers
  • Management experience
  • A good knowledge of food manufacturing and operations
  • Desirable - proficient in the use of IRI, Kantar, Dunnhumby, Nectar
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint & Excel)
  • This role will require some travel so a valid driving license is preferred

What you get from us

  • 25 days holiday, plus all Bank Holidays
  • Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
  • Flexible working options considered
  • Bonus scheme
  • Employer matched pension
  • Health cash plan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Colleague discounts, e.g. Gym membership & shopping discounts
  • Electric car scheme

Natures Way is a fun, fast and friendly environment where you will be surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team, who are committed to being the best at fresh. Apply now & join our family



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