Category Manager - Europe
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- England,East of England,Bedfordshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
As the bakery business expands into the European retailers this Category Manager will focus on driving category growth and delivering strategic insights to support business decisions. You’ll be instrumental in delivering data insight into actionable plans alongside sales into the large key European grocers.
Client Details
A market and category leading bakery business dedicated to ’Breads of the World’. Offering innovative private label bakery products to the UK & global retailers, this 3rd generation family owned business has paved the way within this space as consumer demand remains high!
Description
As the EU Category Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth for brands and private label across the European retailers. By leveraging data-driven insights and building strong relationships, you’ll develop collaborative strategies that align with commercial priorities and deliver impactful results.
Key Responsibilities:
*Category management of key European Grocery accounts.
*Build strong partnerships with retailers, providing category insights and fulfilling ad hoc analysis requests.
*Identifying trends and opportunities to drive growth.
*Drive category rationale for securing product listings and distribution expansion.
*Stay ahead of market trends, conducting competitor analysis and store visits to ensure strategic alignment.
Profile
A successful Category Manager will have:
*Data to Insights: Experience of turning complex data into actionable insights and opportunities. Previous experience of using both shopper research and market trends to drive category growth.
*Building Partnerships: Forge trusted relationships with key retail customers, acting as their go-to expert for objective advice and collaborative category plans.
*Sales Support: Provide actionable insights and category rationale to support distribution, listings, and promotional strategies.
*Execution & Growth: Deliver range reviews, maximise shelf space, and execute strategies to drive visibility and sales.
Job Offer
*Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000.
*Hybrid working pattern to support work-life balance - must have access to Bedfordshire 3 days per week
*A supportive and progressive environment for personal and professional growth
If you’re looking to ’make a difference’ within category, build out a new seat then this could be the move for you. Please apply!
Client Details
A market and category leading bakery business dedicated to ’Breads of the World’. Offering innovative private label bakery products to the UK & global retailers, this 3rd generation family owned business has paved the way within this space as consumer demand remains high!
Description
As the EU Category Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth for brands and private label across the European retailers. By leveraging data-driven insights and building strong relationships, you’ll develop collaborative strategies that align with commercial priorities and deliver impactful results.
Key Responsibilities:
*Category management of key European Grocery accounts.
*Build strong partnerships with retailers, providing category insights and fulfilling ad hoc analysis requests.
*Identifying trends and opportunities to drive growth.
*Drive category rationale for securing product listings and distribution expansion.
*Stay ahead of market trends, conducting competitor analysis and store visits to ensure strategic alignment.
Profile
A successful Category Manager will have:
*Data to Insights: Experience of turning complex data into actionable insights and opportunities. Previous experience of using both shopper research and market trends to drive category growth.
*Building Partnerships: Forge trusted relationships with key retail customers, acting as their go-to expert for objective advice and collaborative category plans.
*Sales Support: Provide actionable insights and category rationale to support distribution, listings, and promotional strategies.
*Execution & Growth: Deliver range reviews, maximise shelf space, and execute strategies to drive visibility and sales.
Job Offer
*Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000.
*Hybrid working pattern to support work-life balance - must have access to Bedfordshire 3 days per week
*A supportive and progressive environment for personal and professional growth
If you’re looking to ’make a difference’ within category, build out a new seat then this could be the move for you. Please apply!
Job number 3551335
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Michael Page Sales
Our business started life in the UK in 1976, as a two-man operation above a laundrette. Nearly four decades later we have more than 7000 employees and...