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Category Manager
2 months ago
Location: London Area
Hybrid: 1 Day in head office
Salary: Competitive basic + benefits
Are you a driven and ambitious Category Manager?
Are you ready to lead growth strategies for leading food brands, driving innovation and expanding market share in the grocery category?
We are partnering with a major player in the food industry, with a renowned commitment to sustainability and work closely with suppliers and customers to ensure this is at their core value. With an entrepreneurial and highly flexible culture, employees have the opportunity to make an impact and gain exposure across the business.
The Category Manager will play a key role in shaping the success of the food category by developing strategies that enhance sales, market share, and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of category management in the FMCG sector, and a proven ability to drive category growth through data-driven decision-making and innovative strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Building strong relationships with key customers to enhance category performance and drive category growth.
- Using consumer insights and market trends to influence range plans, pricing, and promotional strategies during category reviews.
- Providing detailed analysis on category performance, identifying growth opportunities, and recommending actionable improvements.
- Offering analytical support in the development and execution of category strategies that drive sales, profitability, and market share.
- Collaborating with internal teams, including sales and marketing, to align category plans and overall brand growth.
- Working closely with the internal team to optimise in-store execution, including shelf space, planograms, and product placement.
About You:
- Experience in category management or insights within an FMCG company or leading agency (e.g., IRI, Kantar, Nielsen, Dunnhumby).
- Strong ability to use market data and consumer insights to drive category decisions and growth.
- Proven skills in translating data into actionable strategies that boost sales and market share.
- Ambition to grow in a full Category Manager role within a dynamic FMCG company.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve category goals.
If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you – then I’d love to speak to you
If you’re interested in finding out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career, then please contact us today.
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