Senior Category Manager - 12 month FTC

Michael Page

  • Oxford
  • £54,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
A senior Category Manager to lead the Category relationship with some of our most strategically important customers and supporting the Sales team with the Internal Commercial Planning process.
  • Build and manage independent Category based relationships with Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Ahold Group (Benelux)
  • Proactively identify gaps and opportunities across all customers, working with the Sales & Marketing Teams to close or address.
  • Be the voice of the Customer & Shopper internally to champion & challenge where appropriate so that the business makes decisions based on facts, leading to better commercial decision making
  • Inform and support the development of Annual Customer Business Plans
  • Supporting the update and evolution of the Category Vision, working closely with the wider Category & Insight Team
  • Day to day management of retailer data agencies
A 12 month FTC for a Snr Category Manager on Sainsbury's for a category leader!Join a brand leader to drive their category agenda on their strategic grocers!A successful Senior Category Manager will have:
  • Significant experience within FMCG industry
  • Has worked directly and independently with the Top 4 UK Grocery Mults
  • Is literate with IRI/Nielsen and Kantar data - Nielsen
  • Has experience of building strong customer relationships
  • Is a confident presenter to both internal & external audiences with the ability to adapt style as required
  • Has strong Excel & PowerPoint skills and the ability to bring data to life through data visualisation
  • Access to Oxfordshire 2 days per week
A leading category wine producer with outstanding brands, sold across the retail landscape.
  • Competitive salary in the range of £55000 - £60000 per annum
  • Comprehensive healthcare plan and pension scheme.
  • Generous holiday allowance to ensure work-life balance.
If you are ready to bring your expertise in category management to a rewarding role in Oxford, please apply today!

Michael Page