Category Insights Manager

As the Category Insights Manager you will assist in the development of the category strategy and vision to influence category development including range, space and merchandising plans. Working alongside the Category Head you will aid in strategic reviews in identifying the category drivers and formulating the category plans; including range and merchandise proposals. You will also be challenged with growing the “Core” business YOY through Commercially astute merchandising plans alongside the development of longer-term Trade Marketing solutions. Not for the faint hearted, your Category ability will be utilised through managing cross-functional projects of Branded & Own Label Products. As a reward this exciting role will progress your career towards the status of Full Category Manager in which you will take sole strategic responsibility for a “Core Category” area.

Responsibilities

Assist in development of category strategy and vision to influence category development including range, space and merchandising plans; Aid in strategic reviews to identify category drivers and formulate category plans including range and merchandise proposals; Grow the core business year-on-year through commercially astute merchandising plans; Develop longer-term trade marketing solutions; Manage cross-functional projects of branded and own label products

Requirements

Exposure to Category/Trade Marketing/Insights/Consumer Research within a leading FMCG business or Retail channel; Good exposure to Analysis and Insights work; At ease operating in an intellectually tough environment; Results driven via a hands-on approach