Category Planner - Grocery Drinks

Sainsbury's; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Category Planner for Grocery Drinks to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you'll implement innovative strategies and optimize promotional plans that enhance customer experiences and drive business success. You'll work closely with stakeholders, translating insights into actionable commercial opportunities while maintaining a keen focus on market intelligence. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional development, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions can truly make a difference. If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced setting and make a lasting impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

10% discount at Sainsbury's

Performance-related bonus potential

Annual holiday allowance

Season ticket loans

Health cash plans

Interest-free car loans

Cycle to work scheme

Maternity/adoption leave pay

Paternity leave pay

Qualifications

• Strong commercial understanding and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze data and consumer trends.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize customer-facing events and food strategies.
• Guide the evolution of the value strategy and promotional plans.

Skills

Data Interpretation

Strong Communication

Influencing Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Market Intelligence Analysis

Job description

Food Commercial - Category Planner C5

Why join us

Join our Category Planning team at Sainsbury's and make a lasting impact on our customers while driving business success. As part of our team, you'll focus on the Grocery Drinks category, implementing innovative strategies, building relationships, and simplifying processes. Be at the forefront of shaping our value strategy, optimizing promotional plans, and identifying key sales and innovation opportunities. We offer flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and a supportive environment to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

What you'll do

As the Category Planner for Grocery Drinks, your main responsibilities include working with stakeholders to build, implement, and optimize customer-facing events and food strategies within your category. You will guide the evolution of the value strategy, develop promotional plans, and maintain accurate summaries of past and future promotions. Additionally, you'll act as the customer planning representative, translating insights into commercial opportunities that enhance ROI and consider the customer journey. Owning the value simplicity initiative and staying informed on category performance through market intelligence are also key parts of your role. Strong communication, influence, organization, quick decision-making, and data interpretation skills are essential to excel in this position.

Who you are

You are a highly skilled professional with a strong commercial understanding and attention to detail. You excel in fast-paced, dynamic environments, reacting swiftly to market changes and managing multiple priorities. Your ability to build relationships and analyze data, market intelligence, and consumer trends drives performance and value creation. With excellent influencing and communication skills, you collaborate effectively across all levels to support our 'Win in Food' strategy. Your analytical skills, organizational capabilities, and commitment to continuous improvement make you a valuable team member.

Qualifications & Benefits

We are committed to inclusivity and supporting your development. We offer flexible working options, recognition, and celebration of your efforts. Our benefits include:

• 10% discount at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat after 4 weeks, increasing to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury's and on pay days at Argos.
• Pensions scheme and life cover.
• Performance-related bonus potential up to 20% of salary.
• Annual holiday allowance with options to buy additional days.
• Season ticket loans, interest-free car loans up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advances, and retailer discounts.
• Up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.

Visit www.sainsburys.jobs for more benefits details (eligibility and length of service may apply).

Responsibilities

At Sainsbury’s, our Food Commercial team is responsible for all food items in store, online, and on demand. This fast-paced environment fosters teamwork, innovation, and leadership development. If you’re passionate about food and eager to learn, you’ll find a great fit here, with opportunities for career growth across the business.