My Client is one of the leading Retail/ FMCG organisations in the Irish and International marketplace and due to an internal promotion; a vacancy has arose on the Category team. This is a GOLDEN opportunity for an ambitious ; switched on
Category Manager
to join a dynamic Business- I don't say this lightly
** For this role; you must have 2-3 years FMCG market research/ category experience **
My Client has worked hard on cultivating a positive culture and in the last 5 years have are now recognised as an Employer of choice **
1. The people in the Business- you will get exposure to all areas of the Business; you will work in an open plan office- there is a real vibrant atmosphere- and they employ genuine hardworking people who want to take ownership and a collaborative approach is key.
2. The Hiring Manager- she is fantastic Rachel is calm; composed; switched on – loves to see people who are positive and want to learn- ( I was fortunate to place her in current role and she is highly thought off by the team)
3. Career progression - the last 4 years has seen continued growth for the business- and this role has arose due to one of the Category Managers- ( David) receiving a promotion and moving in to a Commercial role- ( indeed his pathway and PDP was outlined last year - thus highlighting that my client foster career progression)
When speaking to Rachel recently on the ins and outs of the role and what is expected -
Rachel is massive sell to the position- she is a fantastic manager -
she said "
its great to see David receiving a promotion- We have a solid team in place and this role is all about managing the process; analysing data; working through your range reviews- your approach is key - in that you must be able to empathise; build relationships and you must be gently assertive too when liaising with the commercial team but not to the detriment of the relationship or driving business performance. Strong project management skills and attention to detail is a must- on the plus side, as mentioned we have a solid team - everyone is helpful - as a business we are up 5% on this quarter and you/ the person will be joining the business at an exciting time as we have strong growth plans in place."
The Role
The Category Manager will use their category level insight and analysis to create value and develop winning propositions.You will provide clear recommendations to inform all plans and processes in the category team.
You will be responsible for
* Managing the end to end critical path, to deliver range events in line with the merchandising schedule
* Transforming data into meaningful insight to help understand and find solutions to under performance problems & drive growth of the category.
* Actively supporting the category teams understanding of insight and data to make better decisions for the customer
* Linking into relevant agencies, Dunnhumby and the Marketing team with the most up to date data, missions & trends to guide buyers in the development of their range & space
* Assisting in the creation of category strategies, ensuring store formats & affluence form a key part and providing an objective voice of the customer
* Managing and challenging supplier insight and conclusions through your own category knowledge
* Communicating with UK Range & Commercial teams to ensure ROI range and display reflects Irish market requirements
* Working closely with the Brand & NPD teams on any new product development opportunities.
* Leading cross functional teams to deliver projects affecting range and space
* Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence
You will need
* Minimum 2 years Category Management experience which must include either insight or planogram experience
* Strong analytical and interpersonal skills- are key- ability to influence and build relationships is key.
* Knowledge of Market Data - and experience working on research tools like Dunnhumby etc
* Highly inquisitive with passion for the customer
For more information please contact Denis Mac Sweeney on or email Denis at. All applications will be treated confidentially.