Category Executive

Our client:

• Leading food organisation working across all out of home sectors both public and private sector
• Fantastic culture focused on personal development that offers flexible hybrid working
• Clear strategy focused on sales and profit growth. Research & insights are at the centre of decision making

The role:

• As category executive you will support the category managers and the development of growth campaigns to increase market share and drive revenue with customers.
• The category executive will analyse market trends and customer insights to inform product and category strategies
• The category executive is responsible for identifying new growth opportunities and developing category management plans to meet customer and business needs
• The category executive will collaborate cross-functionally with Buying, Sales, and Suppliers to ensure effective execution of category strategies
• You will also coordinate with the campaign & activation team for effective promotions
• As category executive you will be involved in supporting both own brand and branded business across various channels.

Ideal candidate:

• Proven experience in a commercial setting or a related role, preferably within the food or retail industry
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and opportunities in data
• You will be a creative thinker with a flair for innovation and “thinking outside the box”
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder communication skills, you will also have strong negotiation skills and have a result focussed mindset towards delivering success.
• Passion for food and understanding of consumer needs are advantageous
• Confident in working cross-functionally with internal departments and external suppliers

Benefits & details:

• £30k plus pension and healthcare
• Hybrid Working – 2 days a week in the office, 3 days a week from home
• Genuinely lovely culture with low staff turnover and a collaborative environment

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 1/17696/7GW. Confidentiality assured.

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