Category Analyst
Up to £40k plus bonus, benefits & hybrid working
Aila is excited to announce we’re in partnership with a well-run, exciting and ambitious Consumer Goods/ Retail business in Watford on the recruitment of a Category Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis.
About the Company:
* The business has an impressive and longstanding history and has continued to grow rapidly in recent years.
* Current turnover is c.£90m and they have ambitious and realistic growth plans of surpassing £100m and further in the next 24 months.
* Family-owned business with a great culture.
The Role:
Reporting to the Strategic Planning Director, this newly created post of Category Analyst will provide support, analysis, category trends, and insights for our Sales and Management teams, shareholders, as well as our suppliers and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work closely with the Sales teams to create customer performance updates.
* Create compelling data and insight-led proposals for key customers.
* Track market performance and competitor activity including pricing and promotional strategies.
* Identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the market.
* Become an expert with industry data (incl. Nielsen/Circana and Dunnhumby), tracking performance, identifying trends, and opportunities.
* Utilise our own internal sales data to track and measure performance by channel.
* Support the Brand Management team with market performance information to share with our partners.
* Track performance and ROI of our marketing initiatives with our key customers.
The Ideal Candidate:
* You will ideally have 1-2 years’ experience within a similar role of an analytical nature.
* Strong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and present large datasets.
* Keen eye for detail as well as a commercial mindset.
What they offer:
* Up to £40k base salary plus bonus.
* Strong benefits package including 25 days annual leave and a strong pension package.
* Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
How to Apply:
We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.
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