Our client is a leading fresh food manufacturer, known for their diversity and inclusivity, currently experiencing a period of rapid growth.

They have an amazing opportunity for a Category Insight Manager on a 12 month FTC.

They are looking for a talented individual who has experience working within a Category role and has worked on "Own Label" products to join their thriving fresh foods business & support them in driving their category growth agenda.

You will be responsible for growing their customers sales, profit and market share by implementing strategic initiatives based on Financial, Category and Consumer Insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Creation and deployment of the Category Vision both internally and externally
• Work with the Development and Sales Teams to identify tactical opportunities with strategic long-term views, converting insight into commercially viable propositions
• Cultivate strong customer relationships, acting as the "go to" contact to provide accurate and consistent category advice
• Accountable for the successful launch of the driven category initiatives with their customers
• Set the category guidelines for Must Stock List, PDH, Category Segmentation & Merchandising Principles
• Set and drive the agenda for research and data
• Own the cadence and socialisation of insight throughout the business
• Develop new processes for understanding promotional effectiveness and guidelines for future activity

Experience needed

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within Category Management

• Degree level education (business, marketing, etc preferable)

• Ability to analyse data to deliver true insight that drives recommendations and action

• Demonstrable success in implement category initiatives with retailers

• Desirable - proficient in the use of IRI, Kantar, Dunnhumby, Nectar

• Essential - proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint & Excel)

• This role will require some travel so a valid driving license is preferred