Kenvue
Category Development Executive

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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
Category Development Executive
What we do
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Who We Are
Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.
Role reports to:
Grocery Lead - Category Development
Location:
Europe/Middle East/Africa, United Kingdom, Reading, Berkshire
Work Location:
Hybrid
What you will do
Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Category Development Executive
At Kenvue, we realise the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.
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What will you do
The Kenvue Customer Category Development team is responsible for delivering category plans that build sustainable growth for both KENVUE and our retail partners.
As a Category Executive, you will partner with our customers to provide category and shopper insights and provide compelling actionable plans and solutions to grow category and Kenvue sales.
- You will lead the category agenda for your categories in your customer as well as working closely with your line manager to provide additional category insights to support their categories.
- You will work closely with the customer development team to influence and accelerate the implementation of the KENVUE category vision.
- You are accountable for Kenvue distribution and shelf presence and achieving our Perfect Store metrics through Range Reviews.
Role Scope & Deliverables
- With the support of your line manager, lead the end-to-end range review process with your customer – making recommendations across all Perfect Store & category levers.
- Develop range and space recommendations that enable optimum distribution and visibility of NPI and all SKUs in our MSLs.
- Utilise planogramming software to create and present fully tailored planograms detailing the proposed range review recommendations.
- Provide thought leadership for customers, through sharing and tailoring our category growth strategies & delivering category recommendations.
- Provide category insights and thinking within your internal customer Multi-Functional Selling Team.
- Execute the optimal contact strategy to win with your retailer.
- Accountable for managing Kenvue category performance trackers and highlighting progress, opportunities and risks.
- Provide additional category insights and data on all categories.
- Be a key part of the highly engaged team culture in the Category Development Team, sharing learnings and supporting your colleagues across the full team.


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Job Requirements
Experience Required:
- Understanding of Category Development in FMCG and commercial acumen.
- Experience of the retailer range review process and timings, and have had external engagement with customer buying / merchandising teams.
- Experience of working with customer and shopper insights.
- Proficiency in Nielsen, Kantar and customer databases (i.e. dunnhumby) essential.
Other:
- Degree level educated or equivalent.
- Proficient spoken and written use of the English Language.
- Up to 50% Travel within UK for Customer Visits where applicable.
Key Competencies:
- Ability to build strong relationships and connect inclusively.
- Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
- Clear bias for action and personal ownership for results.
- Combining multiple sources of data to create compelling selling stories.
What’s in it for you
- Competitive Benefit Package
- Paid Company Holidays, Volunteer Time, option to buy and sell holiday.
- Learning & Development Opportunities.
- Employee Resource Groups.
This list could vary based on location/region.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
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