Category Development Manager

AM Marketing & Communications; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing and communications company is seeking a Category Development Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves guiding category insights, developing strategic recommendations, and fostering collaboration between internal and external teams to drive growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in grocery account development and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Annual bonus 15%

Company Car scheme/cash allowance

Yearly pay review

Double-matched ER contributed pension scheme

Bupa Healthcare plan

Flexible Working Policies

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing the development of the Grocery account category.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Capacity to plan strategically and respond to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, execute, and deliver the Customer Category Strategy.
• Develop and implement Joint Business Plans with customers.
• Enhance collaboration across various functions.

Skills

Communication

Persuasion

Relationship Building

Strategic Planning

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support.

We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix especially within our Recruitment processes.

We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities ; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply!

Closing date: 1st June

Interview process: Two face-to-face interviews at our site in Burton Latimer

We are pleased to announce an exceptional opportunity to become a part of our dynamic Category team as the Category Development Manager.

In this capacity, you will provide guidance on category insights, develop strategic recommendations, and implement action plans for our esteemed suppliers.

This position will coordinate efforts between internal customer teams and external Buying and Category teams to identify and deliver growth opportunities, fostering mutual benefits.

The role is essential in facilitating the execution of customers Joint Business Plans (JBP) and the financial budget of Weetabix Food Company. You will be a vital member of the team, collaborating closely with the National Account Management team to align your customer with our successful Category Strategy, thereby enhancing our revenue growth and overall channel strategy.

The recipe!

(Please note the responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive)

The purpose of this role is

• Assume complete responsibility for the formulation, execution, and delivery of the Customer Category Strategy.
• Assist in developing and implementing Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with customers.
• Foster a cohesive virtual team among customers and enhance collaboration across various functions (Commercial, Supply, etc.).
• Collaboratively develop, execute, and evaluate activation, promotion, and shopper marketing initiatives in close partnership with the Revenue Management, Commercial, and Shopper Marketing Manager.
• Provide support in managing internal processes to facilitate the successful execution of initiatives for Weetabix.
  
  

Requirements

Non-negotiables

• You will showcase your experience overseeing the development of the Grocery account category within a commercial context.
• You will possess exceptional communication, persuasive, and relationship-building abilities.
• You will demonstrate the capacity to plan strategically, respond swiftly to changing circumstances, and assist in effectively implementing customer recommendations that align with our strategies and our clients.
• Possess insight, commercial awareness, and comprehend the broader implications of category and commercial decisions.
  
  

Nice to haves

• Prior experience in providing support to Tesco
  
  

Benefits

• Annual bonus 15%
• Company Car scheme/cash allowance
• Yearly pay review
• Double-matched ER contributed pension scheme
• Annual Salary review
• Bupa Healthcare plan
  
  

We believe in supporting our employees throughout all stages of their lives, which is why we offer:

• Maternity Pay / Paternity leave
• Dependants and Carers Leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment
• Neonatal Care Leave
• Flexible Working Policies
• Working Parents Support Group
  
  

Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/

Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.

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