Category Manager - Personal Care

Be the sole Category expert for a branded personal care business. Reporting into the Sales Director, you'll be instrumental in influencing and delivering key commercial objectives through actionable insights.

Client Details

A global personal care branded business dedicated to providing the UK with a range of household recognised products, always looking to innovate and stay ahead of the curve!

Description

• Responsible for developing and executing effective strategies to facilitate profitable sales in all three personal care categories. Implement a comprehensive category growth agenda in strategic channels and customers by incorporating consumer and shopper insights to deliver best in class retail solutions.

• Effectively translate data into actions for the sales team to support customer presentations, listing opportunities and the successful introduction of NPD.

• Also responsible for providing internal reporting of EPOS on a weekly and ad-hoc basis, sales trends, managing the daily sales reporting in tandem with retailer inventory. A strong relationship with Circana will also be critical to maximise 'data investment' and as the business diversifies in to new category's,requiring potential new data sets.

• Leadership, agility, an ability to create data driven recommendations, a passion for transformational growth and entrepreneurial drive will be keys to success. Be a key member of the UK commercial operation and the wider team by exuding CARE & CARE+ principles daily.

Profile

A successful Category Manager will have:

• Proven experience in category management within the FMCG / consumer industry
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets inc. Circana
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving commercial objectives
• Knowledge of market trends and consumer behaviours in the FMCG sector
• Ability to access Surrey, 3 days per week

** Able to bring the company / commercial team on the Category journey, influencing business direction and agenda through actionable insights **

Job Offer

• A highly competitive salary package of £60,000 to £70,000 + CA
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits to support your well-being
• A robust pension plan to secure your future
• Generous holiday allowance for a healthy work-life balance
• High visibility with the senior leadership team

If you are passionate about category management and looking for a challenging role, please apply. This is your chance to make a real impact in a small but effective team!