Prepworld has an exciting new opportunity for a Category Executive to join our Category, Marketing & NPD team within the Commercial department.
Reporting to the Category Manager, you will support the delivery of PrepWorld’s commercial objectives with a particular focus on Category and Marketing strategy and workstreams. Responsibilities will focus on the management and delivery of market data and actionable insights across multiple sources supporting both internal and customer-focused activities. You will also support the continuing development and delivery of PrepWorld’s Marketing strategy through multiple communications channels.
Main Duties:
* Work with the wider Commercial team (including Account Managers, NPD, and Packaging) to further develop PrepWorld’s short and longer-term Commercial strategy across different channels and product categories.
* Establish strong working relationships within the wider PrepWorld team and across our customer base.
* Support the delivery of day-to-day customer workstreams such as range reviews, periodic reviews, and NPD briefs.
* Work closely with Account Managers and the NPD team to devise and deliver initiatives to drive total market growth and customer-specific plans to increase sales and profitability.
* Support internal communication of the broader market and PrepWorld performance in a structured format.
* Manage and deliver market and consumer data and insights from multiple sources including IRI, Kantar, and IGD.
* Ensure continued evolution of market and customer analysis through enhanced category segmentation and definitions.
* Support the continued development and delivery of PrepWorld’s Marketing strategy through multiple communications channels.
* Travel to other company or off-site meeting locations may be required from time to time.
Who we are looking for:
* Degree educated.
* 1 year + experience either within an FMCG Category & Insights role or within a data agency.
* A passion for food and drink.
* Understanding of data management and analysis across platforms such as IRI, Kantar, and IDG resulting in actionable insights.
* Commercial acumen.
* A relentless curiosity in understanding the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’.
* A driven, self-starter able to establish, foster, and build great customer relationships.
* Well-developed communication skills.
* Able to represent the company strongly both internally and externally.
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and work to deadlines.
* Strong team and ‘can do’ work ethic.
* Well organized and clear methodical ways of working.
* Experience with Microsoft Office Excel & PowerPoint.
* Goal oriented/driven.
What we provide in return:
* Hybrid working (following a potential initial period full time in office for induction).
* Medicash (allowances to cover costs such as dental and optical bills, physiotherapy, alternative therapies, and even consultancy charges, available for employees and their families. A taxable benefit).
* Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday).
* Internal Learning and Development programme including Management essential skills.
* Annual bonus (non-contractual).
* Free, on-site parking with electric charge points.
* Staff events.
* On-site staff restaurant serving heavily subsidized hot and cold food.
* Fruit pots on Wednesdays.
* Modern offices and facilities.
* A supportive team.
Days and hours of work: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
Hybrid working: Available
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 DOE
Location: Northfleet, DA11 8HH #J-18808-Ljbffr