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Category Manager with opportunity to engage as category partner

TN United Kingdom

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work within a leading UK food manufacturer known for its exceptional products. You will leverage your expertise in market analysis and consumer insights to drive strategic initiatives and collaborate with various stakeholders. This position not only promises a vibrant work environment but also provides opportunities for professional growth through a comprehensive training program. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in a fast-paced market, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

5 years experience in a commercial category function is essential.
Ability to analyze market trends and consumer behavior.

Collaborate with marketing and NPD to provide market insights.
Engage with retailers weekly to develop growth strategies.

Market Analysis

Consumer Insights

Pricing Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Kantar

Neilson

Aimia

Retail Link

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Category Manager with opportunity to engage as category partner

Location: United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2df45d347116

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Posted:

18.02.2025

Expiry Date:

04.04.2025

Job Description:

Operating as an autonomous division of a significant UK food manufacturer, our client has created an enviable reputation for delivering fantastic food products to consumers who are literally chomping them up. As a result, the retailers have elevated the business to category partner, and to maintain these high standards, the business requires a category manager to join their team.

As part of a wider team, you will sit across marketing and NPD to provide insights from market trends, consumer insights, and pricing architectures along with commercial changes taking place across this fast-paced and dynamic market. To achieve this, you will be working across multiple internal stakeholders in sales, NPD, and Marketing whilst meeting with retailers on a weekly basis to develop new strategies for future growth.

You will be utilizing a variety of data sources such as Kantar, Neilson, Aimia, and retail link. This will enable you to identify not just market trends but future opportunities that can be capitalized through your interaction with retail customers on a face-to-face basis.

With 5 years’ experience in a commercial category function, this will provide an opportunity to develop your career through the group's training program which will lead to future promotion and development.

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