Category Manager
Are you passionate about food?
Our client is dedicated to delivering fresh, high-quality produce to their customers. As a leading supplier in the industry, they focus on innovation, driving growth, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
Role Overview
We’re on the lookout for a new Category Manager to join their team. In this pivotal role, you'll shape the category vision and drive growth with their key customers. Leveraging data and analytics, you'll provide insights, identify opportunities, and develop tailored category development plans that drive revenue, market share, and profitability. Your strategic insights and passion will shape the product offerings, influence shopper behaviour, and ensure they meet industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Analysis & Insights: Analyze and review key customer commercial activities to identify customer-specific opportunities.
- Category Development: Develop and implement category development plans that drive revenue, market share, and profitability.
- Collaboration: Work closely with our Commercial Team across multiple sites, managing category spend and supporting the development of best-in-class working practices.
- Innovation: Lead own brand innovation ranges, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.
- Relationship Management: Nurture relationships with customers and colleagues, acting as a collaborative team player with the ability to influence.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: Previous fresh produce category management experience in a fast-paced, consumer-centric environment.
- Skills: Proficiency in data and trends analysis, with a desire to develop skills in wider marketing.
- Passion: A genuine passion for food and nurturing relationships.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively and influence colleagues.
Job Details
Type: Full-time, permanent position
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Split between our two UK sites, with occasional travel to customer sites
Salary: Attractive starting salary of up to £55,000, plus company benefits
Why Join Us?
Be part of a company that values innovation and sustainability. Drive growth and make a tangible impact on the food industry. Work with a passionate and dedicated team. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us