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Senior Category Manager

London
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Senior Category Manager (Grocery)

Branded and Private label FMCG Supplier

Office based role (full time in office) - Based West London

Our client is a global FMCG manufacturer with instantly recognisable leading brands in multiple categories.

Their brands are currently in significant YoY growth, and their category, marketing and sales departments are being heavily invested in. Category Marketing today is a central point to their success, particularly in the relationships they have with the top 4 grocery multiples.

The Role

  • Developing and leading the strategic category vision
  • Lead Range Reviews & Category Performance Reviews
  • Building strong customer relationships with advisor status
  • Work to develop continuous reporting solutions for these customers’ incl. Category scorecards
  • Develop objective space to sales recommendations and ensuring this is aligned to range review objectives and Category Vision growth opportunities
  • Develop best in shopper activation plans
  • Leading and developing a team of 2 direct reports

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  • You will have proven category management experience working within a branded FMCG environment
  • You will have the ability to look at consumer needs as a source of inspiration, with proven sales and marketing experience and a track record of achievement.
  • Your approach must be very analytical in order to influence the category agenda.
  • A forward thinking, flexible attitude is vital and you must have the drive and resilience to succeed and be able to work from your own initiative.
  • The role will involve cross functional team working therefore the ability to successfully develop and maintain relationships by adopting a collaborative working style is crucial.
  • Ideally will have experience of managing / coaching direct reports

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Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 9/17606/7. Confidentiality assured.

This role is office based (full time) in West London.

Part time / 4 day week applicants will also be considered for this role.

Whilst we would like to respond to all our online applicants, regrettably, we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities, please search our vacancies on our website.

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Skills

Category Management
Analytical Skills
Sales Experience
Marketing Experience
Team Leadership
Customer Relationship Management
Strategic Vision
Collaboration
Coaching
Consumer Insights
Reporting Solutions
Shopper Activation
Range Review
Performance Review
FMCG Knowledge
Resilience

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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