Category Manager in Rochdale

Kersia is a global leader in food safety and a specialist manufacturer of detergents and disinfectants. We provide a unique technical hygiene service to the food, beverage, dairy and food service industries. Working in successful partnerships with both blue chip and independent companies, our consistent growth and investment has enabled the company to develop into the leader in these market sectors.

About the Role:

This is a fixed-term position within our Pig & Poultry Division responsible for supporting product launches, managing technical documentation, and ensuring effective communication across teams during a maternity cover period.

Role Responsibilities

• Launch and promote new products within the Pig & Poultry Division, ensuring timely coordination across departments.
• Prepare and update technical documentation and marketing materials to support product rollouts.
• Communicate product launches, discontinuations, and key updates (including regulatory changes and business strategy) to internal teams.
• Deliver training on new products through presentations, webinars, and workshops where required.
• Manage technical literature, including TDS, product information sheets, and SharePoint documentation.
• Coordinate the launch of new labels and ensure accurate documentation is maintained.
• Support identification of market gaps and new product opportunities through competitor analysis and collaboration with sales teams.
• Coordinate new product trials and manage rollouts of new technologies with supporting literature and approvals.
• Liaise with marketing and regulatory teams to ensure compliance and effective distribution of product information.

Skills and Experience

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience in product development and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for product launches.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Analytical skills for market and competitor analysis.
• Proficiency with documentation systems (e.g., SharePoint).
• Experience in a science or technical field is advantageous.
  

  Seniority Level

  Mid-Senior level

  Employment Type

  Temporary

  Job Function

  Marketing and Sales

  Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing