Junior Category Manager

Junior Category Manager who has knowledge of the FMCG markets, experience dealing with UK retailers and has the ability to identify gaps in the market and make product recommendations is required for a well-established, sourcing and food processing company that focuses on sustainable practices and supplies a number of major supermarkets in the UK.

SALARY: Negotiable (Weekly Pay)

LOCATION: Hull, East Yorkshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 Hours per Week, 08:00 – 16:00

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Junior Category Managerwho has knowledge of the FMCG markets, experience dealing with UK retailers and has the ability to identify gaps in the market and make product recommendations.

Working as a Junior Category Manager you will play a leading role in managing customer relationships with major retailers. You will be in charge of all market data and presentations and be involved in a small team with other commercial management activities in a rapidly growing business – domestically and internationally!

As the Junior Category Manager you will have the opportunity to own, direct and drive the category function. This role has been created to support business growth with the full intention of career progression.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Junior Category Manager will include:

Manage specific product portfolios and categories within specified accounts, liaising regularly with the customer
Use and Own Kantar Market data to support the commercial team & customer
Control and map the market category – tracking RSP’s, flavours, products in order to identify gaps and opportunities as required & make suitable recommendations on market strategy
Assist in the Development and execution of strategic plans within the product category to drive sales and profitability
Support teams to define briefs and communicate internally & externally
Plan, evaluate viability and track promotional activity including special buys (products & RSP). This includes the maintenance, control, planning and distribution of a promotional calendar
Monitor competitor activity
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, clients, and other organisations
Support & Lead as required the management of internal product launch projects & processes
Support with any Customer-specific tenders, including coordination of internal sign-off
Create and maintain company presentations
Control company website information
Introduce and manage social media outputs & Activity

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience in similar roles, ideally in Chilled Food but not a pre-requisite
Category or Commercial management experience with UK retailers
Experience in managing internal and external stakeholders cross-functionally
Ability to showcase and launch new products to key stakeholders
Knowledge & experience in presenting Market Data having worked with Kantar data
Knowledge of FMCG markets and mapping / monitoring regularly
Ability to identify market gaps and make product recommendations
Identify trends & upcoming NPD from different markets that could be applicable to the company
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Proficient IT user in all packages and retail web portals
Knowledge of British Retail Consortium (BRC) working practices (Desirable)

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13849

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