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Category Manager

Ref: AS8746179

London, UK

£60,000

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

About the candidate

The candidate is an established and highly competent Category Manager with over six years of experience, predominantly within the UK's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector focusing on beauty and personal care. With a robust analytical background, they have been instrumental in transforming data into strategic insights, shaping the category direction to align with broader retail strategies. Recognised for a collaborative approach, the candidate has consistently bridged cross-functional teams, enhancing coherence between sales, marketing, and data teams.

What makes them great?

  • Strategic Impact: Played a pivotal role in increasing category growth by employing data-driven insights which enhanced shopper engagement initiatives, leading to a measurable increase in sales.
  • Cost-effective Solutions: Improved sales by 15% across key categories by refining product assortment and promotional strategies, showcasing an ability to impact the bottom line positively.

Areas of expertise

  • Category Strategy Development: Expert in formulating effective strategies based on in-depth data analysis to drive category growth.
  • Market Trend Analysis: Skilled in analysing market trends and consumer behaviours to identify opportunities for product innovation and competitive positioning.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Proven experience in fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing collaborative efforts on joint retail and marketing ventures.