Category Manager

2 months ago


London, United Kingdom Church & Dwight Full time

Job Description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Are you an experienced Category Manager looking to take the next step in your career? If the answer is yes - then look no further as Church & Dwight UK Ltd have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Category Manager. This is a permanent position based at our London Euston office with hybrid working available.

As a Category Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving growth and maximizing sales within our product categories. You will be responsible for all aspects of Category Development including promotional reviews and analysis & shopper insights within our UK customer base for the respective category. You will also oversee the development of channel and retailer plans across brands and retailers.

Key Responsibilities include:

Identify and develop  category/shopper data insights and drivers1 Formulate customer strategies/tactics  & supporting trade plans with the sales team. Ensure alignment  of customer plans with brand/category/retailer strategies in collaboration with sales & marketing teams. Oversee the management  of the IRI database on a day-to-day basis. Conduct continuous/ad hoc analysis  using IRI sources. Build customer presentations & proposals  for range reviews including product, merchandising/space recommendations and supporting rationale. Formulate and execute  category management plans for UK retailers. Ensure best in class execution & review  in conjunction with the Shopper Marketing Manager.

The ideal candidate should be educated to degree level and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in Category Management. You should be able to demonstrate that you are highly numerate and analytical, comfortable working with data of high granularity, and have solid experience using IRI and Kantar data, an excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills and a good team player who is able to work cross-functionally. A very good working knowledge of Microsoft office are essential. Additionally, you should have good knowledge and experience in developing Category Management and Shopper Insight, with the ability to turn insights into creative solutions at retail. Knowledge of the UK retail landscape and significant experience working with UK major multiples & High Street Retailers (Boots & Superdrug) is also important.

In return we offer a competitive package, including 24 days annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 3 days), a pension matched up to 9%, discretionary annual bonus, life assurance cover and membership of a health cash plan.
 



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