Regional Category Development Manager

Field Sales Solutions; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales solutions company in the UK seeks a candidate proficient in category management to drive sales across London stores. The role demands strong communication, organisational skills, and experience in grocery retail or FMCG sales. Key responsibilities include analyzing sales data, training store staff, and collaborating on projects. A full UK driving license is required. Compensation includes a competitive salary, bonuses, and various benefits aimed at employee wellness and development.

Benefits

£33,000 salary + up to 15% bonus

Company car & fuel card

Career development opportunities

Retailer discounts

Wellness support

Holiday accrual

Incentive programme

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in grocery, high-street retail, or FMCG sales.
• Knowledge of category management and retail processes.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as a category expert across key London stores.
• Drive sales and availability by building store relationships.
• Analyse EPOS data to identify issues and track ROI.
• Conduct stock checks and correct inaccuracies.
• Train and influence store staff on category knowledge.
• Present insights at regional retailer meetings.
• Collaborate on special projects with P&G's Availability Manager.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisation skills

Negotiation skills

Grocery retail experience

Knowledge of category management

Results-driven mentality

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as a category expert across key London stores.
• Drive Oral B, Olay & Braun sales and availability by building senior store relationships and ensuring corporate agreements are followed.
• Analyse EPOS and availability data to identify issues, implement solutions, and track ROI.
• Conduct stock checks, correct inaccuracies, and ensure fixtures meet agreed plans.
• Train and influence store staff on category knowledge, NPD, and best practice.
• Present insights and solutions at regional retailer meetings to reduce shrink and improve compliance.
• Collaborate with P&G's Availability Manager on special projects.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication, organisation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in grocery, high‑street retail, or FMCG sales.
• Knowledge of category management and retail processes.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven, with a full UK driving licence.

Compensation & Benefits

• £33,000 salary + up to 15% bonus.
• Company car & fuel card.
• Career development opportunities.
• Retailer discounts, wellness support, and holiday accrual.
• Incentive programme and performance‑related rewards.

Company Values

Our values: Partnership, Return, Ownership, Upstanding, Determined – we are PROUD to be Field Sales Solutions.