Category Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer is seeking a Category Manager in Watford to manage a portfolio of SKUs and drive category growth. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in FMCG, strong relationship management skills, and a proven track record in category development. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of commercial experience in Marketing, buying, selling, or Category Management in an FMCG environment.
• Experience managing a complex retail or convenience account.
• Track record of landing category development and NPD opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Leverage category analysis tools to manage a portfolio of existing SKUs.
• Create and deliver the category vision and action planning.
• Develop strategic plans using market data and insights.

Skills

Relationship Management

Planning and Organization

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Category Manager, watford, hertfordshire

Client:

Seven Search and Selection Ltd

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client:

• Extremely successful, market leading food retailer with significant turnover.
• Highly commercial environment with a fast paced culture focused on exceeding customer expectations.
• Excellent Flexible working - 2 days a week in the office and the rest from home also offer flexible hours

The role:

• As Category Manager you will leverage category analysis tools to manage a portfolio of existing SKUs, reporting on their performance using key sales metrics such as sales, growth RSP and index, distribution, and rate of sales.
• The Category Manager will create and deliver the category vision, by action planning in line with key metrics and tracking performance to ensure optimal portfolio coverage.
• Leading market-specific targets for new product introductions, the category manager will plan & prioritise NPD projects in line with range blueprinting. Fully understand all criteria surrounding NPD with regards to cost, size, RRP, taste and positioning.
• Using relevant market data and insights and working with internal and external stakeholders you will develop a strategic plan that will deliver long-term growth.
• The Category Manager will stay aware of supplier, market and competitor developments and to take appropriate action to ensure a leading market profile is delivered.
• As category manager you will utilise insights to deliver on the voice of the customer, whilst aligning stakeholders on the category strategy.
• Work closely with the head of sourcing to deliver value strategies and leverage market data to lead the value proposition.

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• The ideal category manager must have at least 2-3 years of commercial experience in Marketing, buying, selling or Category Management in an FMCG environment.
• You will have strong relationship management skills, and have experience managing a complex, retail or convenience account.
• In addition, you will have a track record of landing category development and NPD opportunities.
• Working as part of a team you must have excellent relationship building skills you will be able to communicate and influence with internal and external stakeholders.
• You will have experience of writing and managing SMART action plans, and category-based projects
• You will have excellent planning and organization skills and will be able to work independently on your own initiative, a self-starter with can-do attitude
• Fluent English with strong interpersonal and presentation abilities to engage diverse teams and stakeholders.

Benefits & details:

• You will thrive in a matrix blue chip structure that is down to earth and personable.
• Excellent package – up to £45,000 plus bonus and benefits
• Location – 2 days a week in the office and the rest from home also offer flexible hours

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 16/17321/7. Confidentiality assured.

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Created on 23/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom