A strategic and analytical Category Development Manager is sought by a leading FMCG organisation to drive growth in its food-based category. The role focuses on delivering actionable insights, managing data, and partnering across markets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver monthly category performance reports and actionable insights to inform commercial strategies.
* BUILD strong relationships with customer category and insights teams, leading performance reviews and sharing competitor analysis.
* Manage external data and insights vendors, ensuring high-quality support for the business.
* Lead range reviews, developing a clear category vision aligned to market trends and customer joint business plans.
* Support team capability building through reporting, training, and sharing best practices across local and international teams.
Key Requirements:
* Strong communication and presentation skills, simplifying complex data for various audiences.
* Solid understanding of the consumer goods industry, customer landscape, and category management best practices.
* Advanced analytical skills, proficient in Excel and planning software (e.g., Spaceman).
* Project management expertise and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Comfortable reaching out to colleagues across different markets to gather insights, share learnings, and identify emerging category trends.