Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Category Growth Manager to join our team at Oscar Mayer Group UK. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the growth of our ready meals categories through effective commercial insights and strategies.
About Us
Oscar Mayer Group UK is a leading manufacturer of premium food products. Our company is committed to delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of our customers and consumers.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will have a strong background in commercial insights and category management. They will be responsible for analyzing market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to develop effective growth strategies for our ready meals categories.
Main Responsibilities
* Analyzing Market Trends
o Determine range targets and provide internal reviews pre and post customer brief
o Co-ordinate and manage the delivery and implementation of category plans with key customers
* Developing Commercial Insights
o Develop and ensure the application of Category, Consumer & Shopper Insights is communicated across the business
o Provide unbiased shopper and consumer insight to internal and external customers
* Leading Product Development
o Provide direction and guidance to NPD in developing products
o Work in partnership with NPD, Sales and Finance to ensure range recommendations enhance our commercial position
* Driving Growth
o Implement a shopper/consumer insight led approach to commercial activities to deliver competitive advantage & profitable growth for Oscar Mayer Food Group
o Drive the profitable growth of each category within the customer
Requirements
* Education
o Degree standard – ideally marketing/business related
* Skills
o Comfortable with quantitative and qualitative data commissioning and use own brand experience – branded experience an advantage
o Strong numerical & analytical skills
o Effective presentation, communication & influencing skills
o Excellent planning, organizing & project management skills
* Experience
o Customer facing & shopper research experience e.g. Kantar, Nielsen, IRI, Retail Link, Nectar360, Dunnhumby
o Able to work effectively in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment within a cross functional team
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits and opportunities for professional development.