Category Development Manager

Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading global food manufacturer that has an exciting opportunity for a Category Development Manager to deliver category growth and become the go-to category partner of choice. On Offer: Competitive salary (£45k-£50k) and package (private medical, 25+8 bank holidays, life assurance etc.) Hybrid working, working from their West London office. Autonomy and opportunity to help shape the category & insight function. Working in a global business with real growth opportunity. Responsibilities: Be a voice for the category within the business; keep up to date on shopper, retailer and category trends through continued research and market analysis. Provide category leadership by developing and implementing plans to deliver growth in specific categories. Work closely with the Buying teams to help optimise ranges, and look at distribution, space, location, promotions and availability of categories. Interpret various data and provide high-quality analysis. Support the innovation process and adopt a spirit of continuous improvement. Experience and Required Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Major retail experience. Understanding of the UK Market. Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload. Strong analytical skills with ability to coherently summarise to senior teams. Relationship skills, experience working with internal and external stakeholders. Proactive thinker, able to work to a brief but also generate own insights and analysis. For further information on this opportunity, please get in touch with Marianna on marianna.vanorden@alexandersteele.com or call 0131 370 9191