We are seeking a Head of Category Management to lead our category team in the UK, responsible for owning the Category/Channel Strategy & Vision of Haribo and MAOAM Brands across UK retailers.
**Job Summary** Lead the creation of the Category/Channel vision & strategy in partnership with the HARIBO Insights team, voicing the commercial category perspective in CP&A and the Stage & Gate process, and developing trusted advisory relationships with customers to unlock space gains for Haribo. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the creation and embedding of the HARIBO Category vision and strategy for the future of sweets * Develop best in class external retailer relationships to become the trusted category partner of choice * Deliver retailer specific insight and context to market performance analysis * Continuously represent channel view in to CP&A / and Stage & Gate process * Lead strategic T2T relationships directly with our customers and align to JBP goals and deliverables * Influence key retailers at key decision making points e.g. range reviews to align to HARIBO category vision and growth drivers **Team Leadership** * Lead and manage colleagues ensuring they have the skills to deliver in their role and receive the necessary support, training and feedback to do their job well * Define clear prioritisation and focus across channels and customers to maximise the value added by the Category Management team for HARIBO and our retail partners * Develop direct reports through the development and delivery of Personal Development Plans, including regular 1:1s, in field coaching and performance reviews * Support career development and succession planning * Recruitment for any vacancies, ensuring a pipeline of future talent is developed **About the Role** The successful candidate will have the ability to forge and lead meaningful relationships directly with key customers and agency partners. The role reports directly to the VP Sales for UK.