Category Development Manager

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food brand seeks a Category Development Manager for a 12-month contract in London. The role involves activating local Category Strategy, developing customer relationships, and using data insights to create account plans. Ideal candidates will have FMCG experience and excellent storytelling skills. A competitive salary package is offered, including a car allowance and bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Strong blue-chip package

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ branded FMCG experience as a Category Development Manager.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver change in a matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Activate local Category Strategy for a well-known brand.
• Develop customer relationships and collaborative Category plans.
• Share Category & Shopper knowledge to support the Category team.

Skills

Storytelling

Influencing

Collaboration

Job description

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Category Development Manager – London (12m FTC)

Global Food Brand

London based role (2d in office, 3d from home)

Client:

• Major global food business with a strong portfolio of blockbuster brands!
• With a reputation for relentlessly innovating and inspiring consumers brand experiences.
• On a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food in the UK and internationally.
• Seeking a Category Development Manager for a high-profile food brand within their portfolio.

Role:

• As Category Development Manager you will be responsible for activating the local Category Strategy for a well known brand within their business.
• Key will be developing customer relationships and fostering engagement to work towards achieving collaborative Category plans.
• As the category expert in customer specific knowledge, through the application of several data and insight sources you will use the Category Strategy and POP Vision to develop and own Customer centric account plans.
• Continually focused on how to unlock opportunities, identifying and influencing support required in order to be successful.
• Internally you’ll share Category & Shopper knowledge to help support the Category team and shape future strategies.

Category Development Manager (12m FTC) Requirements:

• You will have 3+ years’ branded FMCG experience, ideally as a Category Development Manager.
• Offer excellent story-telling skills, which include a clear call to action!
• Proven ability to lead, challenge and deliver change in a matrix organisation.
• Action-focused mindset with proven ability to deliver through others.
• An ability to influence and collaborate effectively across market and functional boundaries.

Benefits & details:

• Salary range for this Category Development Manager role is £55-65k (dependent of experience) plus car allowance (c£8k); bonus; strong blue-chip package.

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 10/17343/7. Confidentiality assured.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Food and Beverage Retail, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Wholesale Food and Beverage