Senior Category Manager - 12 month FTC

Oxford Temporary View Job Description
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.
  • 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!

About Our Client

A leading category wine producer with outstanding brands, sold across the retail landscape.

Job Description

  • 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

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on Offer

  • 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!

Contact
Michelle McEllin
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6762716
Phone number
+44 1932 264020

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Oxford
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Michelle McEllin
Consultant phone
+44 1932 264020
Job reference
JN-062025-6762716