Category Development Manager
About the client
This business is a globally renowned FMCG powerhouse with an impressive portfolio of brands that are just delicious! They are renowned for their company culture that has a strong focus on innovation and NPD, and have been going through an exciting growth phase as a result of recent acquisition and investment. Opportunities like this are rare to join this business, and this is truely an exciting opportunity for an experienced category professional to be an integral leader in their business.
About the role
Reporting to the Sales Director, this commercial category role will be responsible for the development and execution of best practice category strategies, activation and insights based projects, working across the total portfolio for Coles and Woolworths. Being the conduit between the sales & marketing teams, you will be the voice of the customer & category where you will be tasked with managing NPD launches, owning the range review process by delivering robust and bullet proof recommendations whilst also collaborating with senior leaders on the development of JBP’s across grocery customers. This role will also have a strong financial element, accompanied with a project management component which will see you actively involved the business planning process, both short & long term.
Skills & experience
Success in this role will come from demonstrated Category Management or National Account Management experience (specifically in grocery) from within the FMCG industry. Ideally degree qualified, you will have proven success in delivering best practice category principles and drivers, show you can lead and take others on a journey, and importantly showcase your strong commercial & financial acumen which will be evident in key projects you have specifically lead. An ability to work in a fast paced environment will see you thrive in this role, accompanied with a love for working in a close knit team!
How to apply
Sound like you? Hit APPLY NOW or call Sarah Hay on 0386133557 for a confidential discussion
This business is a globally renowned FMCG powerhouse with an impressive portfolio of brands that are just delicious! They are renowned for their company culture that has a strong focus on innovation and NPD, and have been going through an exciting growth phase as a result of recent acquisition and investment. Opportunities like this are rare to join this business, and this is truely an exciting opportunity for an experienced category professional to be an integral leader in their business.
About the role
Reporting to the Sales Director, this commercial category role will be responsible for the development and execution of best practice category strategies, activation and insights based projects, working across the total portfolio for Coles and Woolworths. Being the conduit between the sales & marketing teams, you will be the voice of the customer & category where you will be tasked with managing NPD launches, owning the range review process by delivering robust and bullet proof recommendations whilst also collaborating with senior leaders on the development of JBP’s across grocery customers. This role will also have a strong financial element, accompanied with a project management component which will see you actively involved the business planning process, both short & long term.
Skills & experience
Success in this role will come from demonstrated Category Management or National Account Management experience (specifically in grocery) from within the FMCG industry. Ideally degree qualified, you will have proven success in delivering best practice category principles and drivers, show you can lead and take others on a journey, and importantly showcase your strong commercial & financial acumen which will be evident in key projects you have specifically lead. An ability to work in a fast paced environment will see you thrive in this role, accompanied with a love for working in a close knit team!
How to apply
Sound like you? Hit APPLY NOW or call Sarah Hay on 0386133557 for a confidential discussion
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- Contract Type permanent
- Reference BH-26192
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Salary$150000 per annum
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Contact Name
Sarah Hay
Category Development Manager
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