Job Description
A highly ethical certified B Corp FMCG organisation, who uses their business as a force of good is looking for a Category Manager to join their team and support the category agenda across key UK Grocery retailers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* To be lead Category Manager for UK Grocery Accounts
* Build category relationships with the internal and external customer teams so that you understand the needs, motivations, and aspirations of both businesses, producing win:win category recommendations
* Help curate, develop and deploy the Category Vision internally, leading the entire organisation towards a ‘Category-First’ mentality
* Provide ad hoc support on ROS, Distribution and Category inputs for NPD projects
* Equip and encourage the business to make category responsible Core E/NPD decisions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
1. Excellent commercial skills
2. An understanding of Category Fundamentals vs Management vs Leadership
3. Proactive ‘do-er’, keen to be involved in the success of the team
4. Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment
5. Relationship building skills – getting the best out of others to achieve the plan
6. The ability to influence others through your flexible style
7. A results focussed mindset with the ability to “never never give up”...