Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsA superb 9 month FTC for a Category Manager to take the lead on a GrocerA Category Manager role with an FMCG brand leader to deliver the customer agendaAbout Our ClientAn FMCG branded food leader, category captains across the retailer landscape with a 'Best in Class' approach to Category.Job DescriptionAs the Category Manager on a grocery customer - you'll join a friendly, welcoming and high performing team where you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop your commercial skills.The key purpose of your role being to build a trusted category partnership with the customer through developing and delivering inspiring category solutions & recommendations that generate category growth and brand share growth. You'll take ownership of key internal category processes, including reporting, eyes and ears of the market, ad hoc analysis, updating of performance vs 2023 targets on distribution, space and feature to support the wider category team deliver its objectives both internal and external.You'll also support an executive project, working with a cross-functional team to lead the delivery of key project objectives. Additionally, you'll be team lead for planogramming software; owning relationship with software supplier and supporting evolution of software going forward.The Successful ApplicantAvailable from July 2023 for a 9-12 month maternity leaveCommercial FMCG experience (sales, marketing, finance, insights or category) with a lean towards categoryAnalytical mindset -comfortable working with multiple large data setsCollaborative style and approachWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary and benefits packageHybrid working, 2 days pw in SloughCollaborative & supportive team and business culture** Please note this is a 9-12 month FTC **ContactMichelle McEllinQuote job refJN-042023-6021935Phone number+44 1932 264020Job summaryJob functionMarketing & AgencySubsectorFMCG & ConsumerSectorFMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)LocationSouth East EnglandContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameMichelle McEllinConsultant phone+44 1932 264020Job referenceJN-042023-6021935