Category Manager

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Business Owner | FMCG Recruitment – Sales, Marketing, Category & NPD across the UK & NZ

A rare opportunity is being recruited by a No.1 brand in category who are at the forefront of the UK Grocery retail channel and continues to lead the way in innovation and category growth.

Category Manager – Top4 Grocery

Branded FMCG

Reporting to the Category Controller, this position will take the lead with Top4 Grocery customers whilst supporting the commercial team in delivering category-based stories with other retailers within the High Street & Convenience channel. Working with Circana (IRI) data, you will also utilise Nielsen & Kantar to present compelling stories to the customer and the wider internal team.

The successful candidate will have the following criteria:

• Category Management or Space/Category Planning experience with a branded FMCG
• Ability to identify gaps in category and use insights and convert them into development by delivering strong recommendations
• Working knowledge of Circana (IRI) data with experience of Kantar and Nielsen being advantageous
• Excellent presentation skills and an accurate eye for detail
• Solid commercial acumen with the ability to influence through using category data
• Must be comfortable with 2-days p/wk in Berkshire

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst, Marketing, and Research

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Market Research

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