Job Description
The Business: The business is a leading company in the food industry, dedicated to creating products that people love. The culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence and they strive to create a supportive and engaging work environment where employees can grow and thrive.
The Role: The business is looking for a Category Controller to lead the Impulse channel which will include developing customer partnerships, driving category growth, and optimising physical availability. This role plays a key part in supporting commercial teams internally and with customers by providing top-tier category insights and strategic recommendations.
The successful candidate will manage a small team, providing leadership, development, and coaching to ensure high performance. Strong stakeholder management is essential, as the role requires building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external partners to drive category success.
Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain strategic customer partnerships, ensuring the business as a trusted partner
2. Create and implement a robust engagement plan to improve category performance by leveraging sales data and understanding customer strategies
3. Support direct reports with development plans, training, and regular performance reviews
4. Manage ...