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Category Manager

Ref: AS3945928

Manchester, UK

£50,000

  • Permanent
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Category Growth Specialist
  • Collaborative Team Player

About the candidate

The candidate is a Category Manager with over five years of robust experience primarily in the FMCG sector, particularly in the food and beverage industry. They have effectively honed their skills in developing and executing category management strategies that significantly enhance product visibility and propel sales. Their background includes a strong handle on data analysis, which supports robust decision-making and enables the crafting of compelling category narratives to meet brand goals.

With a proactive approach in understanding market trends and consumer behavior, this professional excels in fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders and is adept at working alongside cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Their commitment to leveraging data to drive growth and improve consumer satisfaction makes them an ideal candidate for a dynamic and forward-thinking company.

What makes them great?

  • Analytical Proficiency: Highly skilled in utilising data analytics to uncover insights that inform range management decisions, evidenced by achieving a 20% growth in category over two years.
  • Strategic Influence: Proven record in aligning cross-functional team efforts with category objectives, enhancing product positioning and brand partnership relations.
  • Operational Contribution: Played a crucial role in streamlining data management processes, which significantly improved operational efficiency and accuracy in reporting.

Areas of expertise

  • Category Management: Expertise in developing and leading category strategies that align with organisational goals and drive market growth.
  • Data Analysis: Proficient in using advanced data analytics tools to extract and leverage consumer and market insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to drive cohesive business efforts.