We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to join our Strategic Sales and Analytics team for UKI. You will be responsible for driving and optimizing commercial performance of a portfolio of products under Ninja Brands.This role involves deeply analyzing the market/sales/customer performance, forecasts, and promotion calendar, and collaborating with sales and marketing to drive weekly commercial reviews and actions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management (at category level), excellent analytical skills, and the ability to influence cross-functionally to achieve category objectives.What You'll Do: Commercial LeadershipOwn the category strategy for a defined set of sub-categories, growth and performance in the country (UK)Set and communicate clear category objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs)Build strong partnership with sales, marketing, and supply functions, and jointly develop and implement commercial plans around the categoriesDrive weekly, monthly, quarterly, commercial reviews and execution of short-term and long-term actions, spot the smoke before the fire and identify solutions with cross-functional teamsGrowth and ExpansionSupport setting strategic plans to enter and expand into new products and channelsIdentify opportunities to win higher distribution and in-house share with customersEnsure teams are in complete sync with the market pulse and capitalizing opportunity and managing risksCategory ManagementBe a strong voice for the country on everything necessary to win in the categoriesOversee product portfolio management including pricing and range assortmentCollaborate with cross functional partners to ensure excellence in bringing NPD to marketEnsure optimal product assortment across customer landscape and merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitabilityOwn the annual promotional calendar with a view to gain market share and drive category growthProactively react to market conditions in order to maintain market positioningFinancial ManagementInfluence category budgets and work collaboratively with the sales function to maximise and achieve forecasts and profitabilityTrack and analyze category financial performance, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actionsDrive cost-efficiency initiatives and margin improvement strategiesProfitably manage ad hoc promotional spendCross-Functional Collaboration:Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, and R&DEnsure alignment and coordination across departments to achieve category goals.What You'll Bring: 7+ years of experience in category or commercial management.Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and critically about the best course of action to achieve desired objectives.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and coordinate cross-functional teams.A driven individual who thrives on balancing multiple moving pieces simultaneously without letting go of any of the detail.Ability to think strategically and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.Problem solving and initiative.Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at various levels.Ability to travel as needed.