Category Development Manager - Sainsbury's Savoury & Waitrose
Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.
Why join our team?
The pladis Category Team is a focused and dedicated team with a clear ambition to be seen as the #1 category authority by our customers. The role of the pladis Category Management team is to help our retail customers and pladis to grow sales of snacking products through the provision of industry-leading shopper, retailer and market insights. These enable robust decision making on product ranges, merchandising, business planning and promotions. We work directly with customers externally, as well as providing mentorship and guidance internally to ensure alignment of our business goals with the category needs of our customers.
What will this role achieve?
Working as a key team player within the Category team, this Category Development Manager is accountable for providing category leadership and developing and implementing plans that deliver category growth for retailers. Key to this role will be developing a working relationship with the relevant Buyers within retailers, with a view to becoming the go-to category partner of choice. Key to this role will be supporting retailers in the optimisation of range, distribution, space, location, promotions and availability of these categories, which will ultimately support pladis' growth objectives.
What will be your key deliverables?
* Category and/or Insight/Commercial experience gained in a FMCG/manufacturing organisation, consultancy or agency.
* Proven understanding of category management principles and execution, including a broad numerical & analytical background.
* Understanding and experience of the UK FMCG market.
* Ability to turn complex data sets into clear and useful insights and communicate recommendations in a clear and positive manner.
* Strong communication, presentation & influencing skills with a proven record of delivery.
* Good relationship building skills with partners.
* Some knowledge of; space planning, insights tools and data sets spanning but not limited to JDA, Nielsen, Kantar, Dunnhumby.
* Ability to use Microsoft Office products.
What will the interview process be?
* 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
* 2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.
pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!
What does pladis offer you?
* Annual Car allowance, paid monthly.
* Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
* Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan.
* Private medical Insurance.
* Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
* Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
* 25 days + bank holidays.
* Holiday Enhancement Scheme.
* 1 Volunteering Day per year.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only.
* Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
* Financial Wellbeing Support.
* Access to great training and development opportunities.
Our Values
Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.
Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.
Positive – We’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.
Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward.
Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
Best mix of ingredients
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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