Category Development Manager - Grocery - 12mth FTC

Category Development Manager | Grocery |12 Month FTC

Hybrid working - SE office 2 days / week

Up to c£70k plus bonus & benefits package

Our client:

• A respected business boasting a strong portfolio of well-loved consumer brands.
• Dynamic, forward-thinking company with an exciting entrepreneurial vibe & mindset!
• A workplace defined by a highly collaborative, people-oriented, and fun culture.
• This Category Development Manager Grocery role is a fantastic 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity to make a significant difference for the business and within the Grocery trade

The role:

• This Category Development Manager | Grocery position focused on working with key strategic customers within the Grocery channel
• 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract position to start in Q2 2024
• Develop and nurture independent category customer relationships for collaborative Category Business Strategies.
• Utilise UK Category Strategy to formulate and own Customer-centric account plans.
• Serve as a key influencer in range and merchandising recommendations to enhance Point of Purchase visibility.
• Share Category & Shopper knowledge internally, supporting Sales & Marketing teams in shaping future strategies

Ideal Category Development Manager | Grocery candidate profile:

• 3+ years’ experience in Category Management and Shopper Insights.
• Demonstrated excellence in storytelling with clear calls to action.
• Self-motivated individual capable of driving agendas.
• Proven ability to lead, challenge, and deliver change within a matrix organization.
• Effective collaboration across market and functional boundaries.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Passionate about working within a branded food business environment
• Eager to learn, develop and grow!

Details and benefits:

• Hybrid working - West London office 2 days a week (Tuesday & Wednesday); 3 days WFH

If you are an expert in turning insights into action and working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver growth across multiple categories, this could be the perfect opportunity to join a high-performing consumer brands business on their continued journey of success. Apply now to find out more

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