This is a Category & Insights Manager role that is highly Product led - it could be suitable for a Category/Insights Manager, a Product Manager or even an Innovation Manager who wants to step into more of a Commercial role.
Client Details
You’d be joining a well established food manufacturer who supply both branded and private label products to the Grocers, through from premium to discounters. They’re looking to invest in the future, so it’s a great time to join the team.
Description
*Sourcing and analysing insights from a variety of channels, and using this to identify opportunities for NPD and to formulate innovation pipelines.
*Identifying and tracking food trends and new product launches across the broader market
*Supporting the business to delve into new and emerging spaces, where limited historic data exists, enabling them to be ahead of the curve
*Supporting commercial/sales team with insights to strengthen and influence customer conversations and decision-making
*Translating data and insights into engaging story telling in order to deliver compelling customer presentations, range reviews and new business opportunities
*Working cross-functionally with Commercial, NPD, Finance and Leadership teams to embed data led decision making across the business
Profile
A successful Category & Insights Manager should have:
*Experience in an insight, commercial, category, or innovation role within food manufacturing
*Ability to analyse and interpret data from multiple formal and informal sources (ideally with exposure to the likes of Kantar, Circana, Nielsen, Dunnhumby)
*Commercial mindset with the confidence to influence stakeholders and customers
*Strong communication and storytelling skills
Job Offer
*Salary circa £60k per annum
*Enhanced holidays & pension
*Hybrid working
*Full benefits package to be confirmed upon offer.
If you are an experienced Category & Insights Manager seeking a rewarding role within the FMCG industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to take the next step in your career!