The Advocate Group

Category Manager

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Job Location

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Description

The Advocate Group is proud to represent a leading food company in their search for a Category Manager to join their thriving team.

The Business:

A dynamic leader in their sector with a clear vision and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.
Continuously expanding its market presence, aiming for significant growth in revenue and market share.
A culture that fosters collaboration and encourages team members to innovate and excel in their roles.
Exciting progression opportunities with exposure to diverse stakeholders and the chance to influence strategic category decisions.

The Role:

We are looking for a candidate who can make their mark and achieve category growth and optimal product offerings. Here’s how:

Manage day-to-day relationships with customers to unlock new opportunities.
Deliver recommendations for optimal distribution, range, space, and merchandising layouts for the category.
Analyse, review and validate key commercial activities related to the customer’s category.
Manage own brand innovation ranges and identify customer-specific opportunities.
Support budgeting, tracking, and reporting processes to ensure financial success.
Maximise ROI and deliver KPIs for site-based business teams.
Drive best-in-class ways of working within the commercial team.

About You:

Strong background in Category Management, particularly within FMCG, with a solid understanding of the UK retail landscape.
Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders effectively.
Proficient with space planning and insights tools like JDA, Nielsen, and Kantar.
Resilient, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a collaborative and purpose-driven culture.

Benefits:

Competitive base salary up to £60,000
Bonus
Generous benefits package

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today.

Please get in touch with Thomas Edmondson or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

Location: West Sussex, GB

Posted Date: 11/14/2024
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