Category Executive (Buying): Growth & Insights — Hybrid

Seven Search and Selection Ltd

London

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working - 2 days in office, 3 days from home
Pension
Collaborative environment with low staff turnover

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Category Executive to support growth campaigns and analyze market trends in the food sector. This hybrid role requires strong analytical and creative thinking skills, alongside excellent stakeholder communication abilities. The candidate should have proven experience in a commercial setting, particularly within the food or retail industry. Join a company with a fantastic culture emphasizing personal development and collaboration.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a commercial setting, preferably in food or retail industry.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support category managers in developing growth campaigns.
  • Analyze market trends and customer insights for strategies.
  • Identify new growth opportunities and manage category plans.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Buying, Sales, and Suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills
Relationship-building
Negotiation skills
Creative thinking

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Category Executive to support growth campaigns and analyze market trends in the food sector. This hybrid role requires strong analytical and creative thinking skills, alongside excellent stakeholder communication abilities. The candidate should have proven experience in a commercial setting, particularly within the food or retail industry. Join a company with a fantastic culture emphasizing personal development and collaboration.
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