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Category Manager

Ref: AS4513205

Maidstone, UK

£50,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Category Management
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Supplier Collaboration

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned Category Manager with a background in the foodservice industry specifically focusing on food distribution and grocery retail. They have a proven track record of enhancing category performance through strategic initiatives, market analysis, and strong supplier relationships. Having worked extensively with stakeholders at various levels and cross-functional teams, this individual excels in turning data insights into successful operational strategies that boost sales and market presence.

Adept at problem-solving and trend identification, this Category Manager has a long history of delivering yet notable increases in sales figures, market shares, and customer engagement. Their ability to communicate effectively makes them a valuable asset in collaborative environments where alignment of business goals with customer needs is crucial.

What makes them great?

  • Strategic Growth: Facilitated a 15% uplift in sales over two years at a regional food distribution company by refining category strategies and executing targeted promotional campaigns.
  • Customer Engagement: Enhanced customer interaction and inventory management at a national grocery retailer leading to a 10% increase in customer engagement.
  • Operational Efficiency: Improved category sales by 20% through meticulous market analysis and effective collaboration with marketing and sales teams at a major wholesale company.

Areas of expertise

  • Category Strategy Development: Demonstrated success in crafting influential strategies across multiple product lines within foodservice, resulting in significant sales uplifts and market share growth.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficient at utilising analytics to drive decisions and strategies that enhance operational efficiency and market performance.
  • Supplier and Team Collaboration: Proven ability to forge and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to optimise category outcomes and drive collective goals.