Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs£2bn turnover business growing from strength to strengthHybrid and flexible working patterns to suit allAbout Our ClientOur client is a well-known British food business with a focus on sustainability as well as providing good quality products for their global retail base. The client enjoys well-known status thanks to it's parent company's established product portfolio, and now require a Category Manager to assist with keeping them at the forefront of the market place.Job DescriptionThe Category Manager will be responsible for but not limited to:- To identify and share, in an engaging and action orientated way, the latest category trends, the reasons behind market trends and the implications and opportunities for our client and their customers. Identify the size of the prize for various opportunities and assist in tracking performance against those targets.- Supporting the development of the client's category strategy and the tailoring for customers- To be the lead on range reviews from space, flow, assortment, and SKU distribution.- Aligning pack design, pack communication and size to key usage occasions.The Successful ApplicantTo be considered applicants will require the following background:- 3+ years of FMCG experience including Category Management- Able to articulate data concepts to a non-expert audience- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills- Strong user of Kantar, IRI or Nielsen- Solid knowledge of shopper marketing processes- Commutable distance to Staffordshire to attend the office 2-3 times a weekWhat's on OfferSuccessful applicants will be offered a comprehensive package consisting of:- Starting salary of £40000-£45000 depending on experience- Performance Bonus- Pension, Healthcare and Life Insurance- Trade discounts- Structured career progress with focus on hiring withinContactNav ShokerQuote job refJN-082022-5738362Phone number441216346994Job summaryJob functionMarketing & AgencySubsectorFMCG & ConsumerSectorFMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)LocationStoke on TrentContract typePermanentConsultant nameNav ShokerConsultant phone441216346994Job referenceJN-082022-5738362Job NatureHybrid working
