Category Manager - Food Industry -£45K-£55K - London - 2 days a week
We are working with a fantastic Food brand with a strong market presence in their food category and have extremely ambitious plans for the next 5 years. They are looking for a Category Manager to be part of the European expansion.
The most suitable candidate will have strong experience in Food Category Management, will have team management experience.
Key responsibilities:
* Create and oversee the Category Strategy Development plan, looking at areas for growth and consider potential risks.
* Work on Product development from concept to launch.
* Alongside the broader team, plan and manage the market intelligence to understand the consumer preferences and landscape.
* Work with the Brand and Marketing team to develop marketing campaigns and promotions for new products.
* Work with the Sales team to implement plans and promotional activities.
Key skills required:
* Currently working as Category Manager.
* At least 5-6 years experience with 2 years being in a managerial position
* FMCG experience is essential for this role - especially if European exposure
* Strong communication and relationships skills to work across multiple stakeholders
* Fluency in Chinese is very advantageous
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements