At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and implement strategic plans for the Soft Drinks category to drive growth.
- Company: Join CCEP, a leader in the soft drinks industry with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a permanent role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and engage with major customers for impactful results.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping the future of the Soft Drinks category.
- Qualifications: Experience in category management and strong analytical skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
What you become part of:
At CCEP we see the role of the Category Development Manager as pivotal to delivering our business performance. The team's primary objective is to deliver an inspiring and insightful vision for the Soft Drinks category, today and in the future across the various environments. In order to unlock growth we need our team to be strategic, long term focused, analytical and great influencers to work in partnership with our customers and key internal stakeholders. Reporting in to the Senior Category Manager you will be responsible for the development and implementation of a category strategy to unlock growth potential.
What to expect:
- Support in the development of a clear vision for the Soft Drinks category, creating a framework for growth with a clear and relevant category strategy across key environments and customers.
- Develop strategic plans with key accounts that identify opportunities to drive performance.
- Drive CCEP strategic thinking and value creation story with customers by engaging with buyers, merchandisers and category directors.
- Land range relays, macro space resets, tenders/re-negotiations, channel strategy visions and customer business planning days.
- Establish and maintain a mutually beneficial customer contact strategy and help broaden our engagement with customers.
- Work in collaboration with key internal stakeholders (including National Accounts, Activation, R&MGM and Insights) to ensure alignment and execution against the category and brand strategies.
- Ensure delivery of quality category analysis reports, delivering insight to our customers on a regular basis.
- Utilise external providers to ensure we have access to the highest quality data & insight available for our customers and environments.
- Drive change by launching strategic projects such as channel strategy across key customers.
Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrate passion, proactive ownership and resilience for growing the category.
- Strong listening and influencing skills at various levels within the organisation and with customers.
- Ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups.
- Resilience, determination, and drive are key.
Behaviours:
- Drive for innovation, change, agile, curious mindset, resilience, determination, and drive are key.
- In-depth knowledge of Nielsen, CGA, Lumina, IGD and other data & insight providers.
- We are encouraging applications from candidates who have previous experience of collaborating with large customers, are highly numerate and analytical.
- Previous FMCG Category Management experience is desirable.
Category Manager in Uxbridge employer: Coca-cola European Partners
As an Electrical Engineer at our Edmonton site, you will join a vibrant team dedicated to producing high-quality beverages in a dynamic and innovative environment. With over 200 employees, we foster a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety and continuous improvement, offering excellent career growth opportunities both locally and across the CCEP network. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a state-of-the-art facility that values your contributions and supports your professional development.
Contact Details:
Coca-cola European Partners Recruitment Team
