Overview
PepsiCo UK is home to some of the world's most loved food and drink products, including Walkers, Quaker, Doritos, Pipers, and Monster Munch. We have a fantastic reputation for developing and launching products that our consumers love. PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers around the world more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories. The company generated $91 billion in net revenue in 2023. In the UK, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work and have been awarded the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the 18th year in a row and Top Employer for the 12th year in a row.
We are seeking a Category Manager to join us working within the Away from Home Channel. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing the multi-year strategy to develop the Savoury Snacks category and disproportionately grow the sales of PepsiCo’s portfolio of brands. This is a critical role that will work closely with the relevant Commercial teams as part of a matrix organisation.
Responsibilities
* Category Development: Develop comprehensive ‘category action plans’ aligned to the multi-year strategy and AOP objectives, including conducting market analysis, assessing the competitive landscape, and identifying growth opportunities.
* Assortment Planning: Collaborate with the Perfect Store, Sales, and Marketing teams to determine the optimal assortment for the category, analysing sales data, consumer trends, and customer feedback.
* Customer Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with priority customers to ensure PepsiCo is a credible category partner, particularly during the range review process.
* Activation & Planning: Develop recommendations for the category to drive sales and maximize profitability, collaborating with Marketing, Shopper Marketing, and Sales to execute promotional and brand campaigns effectively.
* Performance Analysis: Track and analyse key performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing course-correction tactics.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various internal and external teams on NPD launches, campaigns, promotional activities, and other initiatives.
* Market Trends Monitoring: Stay informed about industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities to adapt category strategies.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in Category Management or related functions.
* Experience in the Away from Home channel preferred but not essential.
* Practical experience of category-first or ‘triple-win’ thinking is a must.
* Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong business acumen.
* Demonstrates ‘end-to-end’ thinking & thought-leadership.
* Ability to present complex information & recommendations in a simplified manner.
* Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Proven track record of implementing successful strategies.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other relevant applications.
Why PepsiCo?
We offer a competitive salary, bonus, car allowance, critical illness cover, flexible working, discounted gym membership, market-leading health and wellbeing support, generous company pension, and more. In 2024, we have enhanced our extended parental leave offering, now paying in full for 26 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks for paternity leave for those with the respective length of service.
We pride ourselves on our superb workforce. The people in this business genuinely care about doing a great job. We have a common goal - strive to continuously improve our business performance and our own personal development. With the majority of the executive team having been promoted organically, we are continually developing and encouraging our employees to push themselves further and provide support for their continual learning.
A space to be you
We want each and every PepsiCo employee to feel comfortable being who they are and bring their full self to work. We celebrate what makes us unique and know that to truly represent the communities around us, we must reflect them in our workforce. That’s why we’ve empowered our employees to champion diversity and set up grassroots groups to drive our diversity and inclusion agenda from the ground up.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with the Equality Act 2010, valuing diversity as an essential part of our success. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, pregnancy or maternity, marital/civil partnerships, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, disability or race.
To enable you to be at your best, we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process. Please speak to the Recruiter directly about any support you need.
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