Category Manager (Food)

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Category Manager in Greater London. In this role, you will develop and implement strategies for a top household brand within the FMCG space. You will analyze market trends, collaborate with various teams, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. The position provides a salary range of £40,000 to £54,000 per annum, with options for part-time and full-time work. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow within the industry.

Benefits

Salary ranging from £40,000 to £54,000

Additional car allowance

Growth opportunities in FMCG

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management within the FMCG industry.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies and consumer behaviour trends.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to meet business objectives.
• Analyse market trends and consumer data to provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align category plans with sales and marketing.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Monitor category performance and recommend improvements as needed.
• Present findings and strategies to senior management and other teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards.

Skills

Category management experience

Analytical skills

Collaborative work

Knowledge of marketing strategies

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

• Work for a leading household brand
• Work across major grocery retailers in a customer facing role

About Our Client

Our client is a global business, with the number one brand within the category they're famous for, and are driving growth in competitor categories also.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the category team and help them continue to both lead from the front, and to challenge and grow in other categories.

Job Description

• Develop and implement category strategies to meet business objectives.
• Analyse market trends and consumer data to provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align category plans with sales and marketing.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Monitor category performance and recommend improvements as needed.
• Present findings and strategies to senior management and other teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Category Manager should have:

• Proven experience in category management within the FMCG industry.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies and consumer behaviour trends.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• This role is 5 days a week in the office in West London.
• Open to part-time and full-time applications.

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from £40000 to £54000 per annum.
• Additional car allowance.
• Permanent position with growth opportunities in the FMCG industry.
• Part-time and full-time applicants welcome.