Category Insights Manager - 5-Month Contract (Flexible Hybrid Role)
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Category Insights Manager
A leading company specialising in supplying fresh salads to major retailers and foodservice clients (including Tesco, Pret, McDonald's, and more) is seeking a Category Insights Manager to join their team on a 5-month contract. This role offers the chance to work with high-profile accounts, providing strategic insights to optimise category performance and drive sales.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Insights: Serve as the expert for category advice, analysing performance data to identify trends and growth opportunities.
* Data Analysis: Leverage account data to evaluate performance and make actionable recommendations around product placement, seasonal trends, and external factors like weather impact.
* Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to optimise category performance, drive sales, and ensure mutual growth.
* Category Optimisation: Provide data-driven recommendations to improve category strategies, including evaluating and adjusting for seasonal and external factors.
Requirements:
* Senior-Level Experience: Proven experience in category management, ideally within FMCG.
* Analytical Skills: Strong ability to extract insights from account data (no need for SQL or Python).
* Excellent Communication: Strong stakeholder management and the ability to offer strategic advice across teams and clients.
* Collaborative Approach: A humble and team-oriented approach to working with both internal teams and external clients.
Logistics:
* Location: Chichester (Hybrid, Flexible days)
* Contract Duration: 5 months with an immediate need to fill the role
* Rate of Pay: £500+ per day (IR35 status pending)
Why Apply?
This role provides an exciting opportunity to play a key part in optimise and growing major accounts with leading retailers and foodservice brands. If you have a strong background in category management and a passion for delivering actionable insights, this is the perfect next step for you!