Account Manager

Elite Personnel Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Personnel Ltd is recruiting an experienced Category Manager in the Birmingham area to lead the marketing and sales performance of a dynamic product portfolio. The role operates in a fast-moving environment with evolving product windows and market demand, providing an exciting opportunity to shape category direction and drive growth.

You will collaborate across Sales, Development, Marketing, Technical and Production to deliver market-led category plans, develop opportunities in existing and

Job description

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Category Manager to lead the marketing and sales performance of a dynamic product portfolio. The portfolio will evolve in line with supply windows, market demand, and new product development, offering an exciting and varied role within a fast-moving environment.

You will play a key role in shaping category strategy, driving growth, and working cross-functionally to deliver innovative, market-led solutions for customers.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the marketing and sales performance of an assigned product portfolio, ensuring category objectives set by your line manager are achieved

Monitor and analyse market, consumer, food, and demographic trends using a range of data sources

Develop and implement category strategies based on robust market insight

Lead and participate in regular category reviews with customers, presenting insights, recommendations, and opportunities

Recommend and support initiatives across:

New Product Development (NPD)

Promotions

Collaborate closely with Sales, Development, Marketing, Technical, and Production teams to deliver category plans

Identify, develop, and manage new product opportunities for both existing and new markets, following the company’s NPD process

Deliver agreed sales targets and Gross Trade Profit for your category

Grow existing customer relationships and develop new business opportunities to increase market share

Agree qualitative and quantitative category objectives with your line manager

Provide support to other categories and departments when required

Please note we will require a copy of your UK rights to work to before an application can be progressed.

Due to the unprecedented volume of response, we are currently receiving, regrettably we are no longer able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please assume your application for this role has been unsuccessful. We do read each CV carefully and if the situation changes or another potentially suitable role becomes active, we will be back in contact.

About YouStrong commercial and analytical skills with a passion for category managementConfident presenting insights and recommendations to customersExperienced in using market and consumer data to drive decisionsA collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionallyProven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment