Senior Category Manager

Cavendish Maine; England; On-site; USD 40,149 - 80,299; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Resourcing for a maternity leave contract. This role involves developing innovative marketing strategies tailored to independent retail and trade environments, collaborating with internal teams, and engaging with customers to drive brand presence. Join a vibrant team within a market-leading DIY company known for its fantastic culture and innovative campaigns. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a supportive and energetic environment. If you are proactive and customer-focused, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in trade marketing with products is essential.
• Ability to work in a team and spearhead marketing plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies for retail and trade.
• Analyse sales data to inform targeted marketing initiatives.

Skills

Trade Marketing Experience

Customer Engagement

Team Collaboration

Proactive Approach

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

This range is provided by Cavendish Maine. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Head of Resourcing, Sales at Cavendish Maine

• Gain experience with a market leading DIY company
• Fantastic company culture and a welcoming energetic team
• Customer facing role working on a variety of marketing plans
• IMMEDIATE START - MATERNITY LEAVE CONTRACT

Job Description:

• Develop and implement innovative marketing strategies tailored to independent retail and trade environments, optimising for market trends and customer needs.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including commercial and procurement, to align marketing activities with broader business objectives.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to inform and develop targeted marketing initiatives aimed at boosting brand presence and driving growth of product ranges.
• Run and coordinate the execution of marketing programs, ensuring they deliver on time, within budget, and with high impact.
• Facilitate strong, positive relationships with a diverse network of partners, via our independent distribution and export channel including supporting and implementing joint marketing activities and campaigns.
• Proactively engage in customer interactions to gather insights, strengthen relationships, and drive customer-centric initiatives.
• Develop and implement engaging in-store POS and online digital advertising for customers to drive campaigns, products, and ranges to help drive customer footfall.
• Plan and implement industry and customer events to engage with trades people and retail consumers and drive engagement with our products and brands.

About the Company:

Working with a market leading DIY company who are at the forefront of innovative marketing and fantastic campaigns. A household brand who sell across various markets with a rare opportunity to join their large marketing team due to maternity leave. Excellent company culture with low staff turnover and a friendly family feel atmosphere.

Key Skills/Experience Required:

• Experience working in trade marketing with products rather than services is essential.
• DIY or related would be highly advantageous but not required.
• Ability to work in a team and be the spearhead for the trade marketing plans.
• Comfortable in a customer facing role working closely with key accounts.
• Hands on and proactive approach with a can do mentality.
• Able to speak to stakeholders and key customers in a confident manner in a start to finish role.

Salary/Benefits Information:

Job Reference: RI/84413

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Marketing

Industries

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing