Category Manager - Personal Care

Leatherhead Permanent £58,500 - £71,500 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Be the sole Category expert, leading the agenda for a personal care business!
  • Drive insights and set business objectives through 1st class Category delivery!

About Our Client

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!

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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 **

What's on 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!

Contact
Michelle McEllin
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6788460
Phone number
+44 1932 264020

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Leatherhead
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michelle McEllin
Consultant phone
+44 1932 264020
Job reference
JN-072025-6788460