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Category Manager, Asda

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• Location: Home-based
• Sector: Food and drink
• Salary: £40000 - £45000

Category Marketing Manager - circa £40-45,000 + benefits - Home - based

My client is a globally renowned FMCG business that is looking to increase headcount and expertise within the category marketing function. You will be used to working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment whilst being both creative and commercial. 

• Deliver the Category Development objectives for the product portfolio within Asda:  Accountable for the delivery of distribution, share of shelf, location on shelf and brand adjacencies.
• To develop actionable shopper insights via the Retail Link tool, maximising my client's investment
• Manage the category partnership with Asda. Specifically this will involve leading their category thinking to grow the whole category as well as my client's brands. 
• Translate shopper data and research (qualitative and quantitative) into actionable insight to deliver a competitive advantage within Asda.
• Where necessary, execute shopper insight within Asda to deliver a competitive edge for my client's brands.
• Full ownership of the range review process including the development and build of merchandising plans.
• Develop and leverage vertical and lateral relationships within both Asda and internally to help drive category sales.
• Champion the use of Retail Link in the business, delivering actionable insights to help inform the marketing and sales plans.

Reporting to the Category Controller, you will have a great understanding of the Asda way of working whilst also being able to influence key stakeholders across the retailer. The role is home-based so you will also need to demonstrate an ability to motivate yourself whilst effectively communicating virtually with a UK-wide team.

Category Management, Category Development, Marketing, FMCG, Consumer Goods

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business with a reputation for developing and growing talent. You will oversee the Asda business within the category function and will look to drive best practice amongst the wider retail-facing teams.

If you are up to the challenge and are looking for a next step then call or send your updated CV and details to recruitment@workwithseven.com

Contact

James Skidmore on 0845 4379770

Reference

JS/10306/7

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