We have an excellent opportunity within Commercial Department for a Category Insight Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving and delivering the agreed category vision. Delivery of projects as well as working alongside the Commercial Managers to maximise profitable growth.
An overview of the role is detailed below:
·To ensure excellent Customer Relations are maintained in a professional manner by supporting our customers with best-in-class category management, thus driving the Stateside position as Category Captain, where applicable.
·To prepare and deliver monthly category scorecard and market updates, both internally and externally, often presenting off site and at Customer Head offices (ability to travel and flexibility is key)
·To manage the ongoing supply of category research requirements with agencies and present findings both internally and externally.
·To manage weekly insight snap-shots of competitor activity and notify the business of any key changes in the market.
·To manage the Brandbank process alongside NPD.
·To be an integral part of the customer strategy days and product submission sessions.
·To analyse and make recommendations to macro space and merchandising layouts in line with the category vision and customer decision tree.
·To review the effectiveness of promotions and make recommendations as to future mechanics.
·To work as a team memb...