Senior Category Manager
Job description
THIS IS AN OFFICE BASED ROLE - 5 DAYS IN THEIR CENTRAL MANCHESTER OFFICES!
Most job adverts will start by asking ‘are you a “insert job title”___ looking for…’
The requirements of this job are not a commercial tick box
YOU HAVE TO believe in teamwork, want team collaboration, eager to learn and develop and be passionate about FMCG.
A bold statement but this FMCG business has a culture, working environment and offering which is second to none in the FMCG world. If you’re looking for a big corporate set up this won’t be for you, but if you’re after a business small yet perfectly formed, nimble, and who offer incredible learning and development opportunities with structure yet the flexibility to ‘have a go’, this is it! A rare one… and you might have just come across it!
They are a young, vibrant team based in Manchester and have world-renowned brands that you will recognise and come across every day…
After having a mega last few years hitting double digit Y.O.Y growth, they are now upscaling their marketing team and looking for a Senior Category Manager to come in and manage key customers for their brands.
Whether you are in a category role now, maybe in sales with an eye for detail, or even a buyer, or in supply chain, if category management is of interest then click apply!
Responsibilities
Own and manage the consumer and category agenda
Build insight and knowledge from all data and insight sources.
Build the annual category strategy
Deliver the agenda to set the 1-3-5 year direction
Own and manager the strategic customer category relationship
Own and manage the data providers
Present to customers to drive growth within the category and brands.
Requirements:
Experience in FMCG would be sought after but is not essential by any means (If you work agency side, at a retailer, or even out of industry in a buying or category role)
Have a story to tell – have you travelled the world perhaps? Involved in exciting hobbies or activities? What is it about you?
Passionate about marketing and interested in FMCG
Advocate for team collaboration
Ability to analyse data
Demonstrates ambition, drive and determination to succeed
Have strong presenting skills.
If you are currently in the commercial/ marketing/ FMCG space and would love to get into the Category Management world and work with an incredible team who are driven, passionate and hard-working, then drop me a message or apply below!