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We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good .
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
* NEW ROLE - Growing team to support exciting growth agenda
* International FMCG with leading brands
* Genuine career opportunities
* Great culture, flexible working (2 days office) & half day Fridays
PZ Cussons has an exciting agenda of growing Brands and introducing leading locally developed NPD. We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Category Development Manager to join our business
* An exciting opportunity currently exists for a passionate and commercially sound Category Development Manager to join the commercial team at PZ Cussons
* The Category Manager will work collaboratively with our Sales and Marketing team to bring category strategy to life with key customers
Key Responsibilities
* Provide category analysis and recommendations across areas of promotion; distribution, pricing, product mix and profitability within the Business Planning Cycle
* Lead the customer range reviews across key customers with timely communication and involvement of all stakeholders
* Support brand and sales in the creation and post-launch assessment of NPD
* Support Sales teams in establishing strong partnerships with key customers via joint business planning and range reviews that incorporate shopper, consumer and category insights and solutions
* Gap analysis and identification of strategic initiatives to unlock future growth
About You
The successful applicant will be passionate about Category management with experience;
* crafting simple stories, and actionable recommendation from complex data (strong in the use of Nielsen/Aztec software)
* Analysing brand P&L’ s to make commercial sound recommendations
* Ideally you will be working in a similar Category Development role or as a Category Development Analyst (3+ years’ experience within FMCG is highly desirable)
* You will need to be comfortable in front of customers and senior leadership, with the ability to lead and influence internally and externally
* You will be a proactive, self-starter who is comfortable working autonomously as well as within and leading cross functional teams.
* And demonstrate strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask
About Us
Our B.E.S.T. values guide how we treat each other and are driving a truly high performing culture. BOLD, ENERGETIC, STRIVING, TOGETHER
We are passionate about our people and their development. Employee Benefits include:
* Half day Fridays (yes, every week!)
* Hybrid Working – personalised flexibility re work from home
* Annual Bonus scheme
* Online Training – access to full LinkedIn Learning suite of 60,000 courses
* Career Development Plan and Mentoring Program
* 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
* Volunteering Days – gifted to support our partner agencies
* Generous Staff Discounts
* Our employee led Heath, Social & Wellbeing committee offer;
– Quarterly drinks
– Social Events
– Fitness challenges
– Corporate Games
– Festive celebrations, Giving tree
– Annual Flu-shots
If you are looking for that next step in your career or a new challenge with a well-regarded International FMCG, please apply now.
* We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!**
PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!
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