Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced professional to join our Business Team as a Category Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development of commercial category plans, providing actionable insights, and assisting with retailer execution.
The ideal candidate will have experience using industry scan and shopper data, strong analytical ability, verbal and written communication skills, and time management skills. They will also be able to build strong relationships cross-functionally across the business team and broader commercial team.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the development of a Clear Category Vision: Work with the Category Lead to create a comprehensive category vision based on a deep understanding of shopper, customer, and business needs.
* Drive commercial execution alignment: The role is pivotal in driving our commercial execution plans ie in store focus by period and managing the alignment across the sales and marketing teams to ensure we achieve business and customer priorities
* Deliver improvements in category development scores as measured through the Advantage Group Survey each year
* Category Reviews & Planning Days – Support Category Development Manager in all external customer comms; including reviews, planning days & joint customer planning
* Key Business Partner with broader commercial team – including Sales, Marketing, Field Team, Finance & Revenue Growth Management
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Skills:
* Experience using industry scan and shopper data – specifically IRI Scan & Panel, Quantium & Synergy
* Demonstrated customer-facing experience (account management, category development, field management, marketing)
* Strong analytical ability, verbal and written communication skills, time management
Benefits:
Discounts and Perks:
* Discounted Gym Memberships
* 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for all new parents
* Free onsite parking
* Discounted Products
* Discounted Health Insurance
Others:
What We Offer:
* A collaborative and dynamic work environment
* Opportunities for career growth and development