Category Manager

The UK Division a truly global FMCG organisation, employing over 3,000 people and with a significant brand presence in 40 countries, is currently recruiting a Category Manager.

Reporting to the Director of Customer Marketing, the Category Manager will be responsible for creating and delivering the customer strategy across the Convenience, Wholesale and OOH channels.  With first class customer engagement you will identify opportunities for brand growth through distribution, space fixture layout, visibility and promotion recommendations.

With experience in Category Management, preferably within FMCG sector, you can develop effective category plans, have the capability to interpret insight from continuous data and possess a solid P&L understanding. You are a self-starter with bags of initiative and are able to work effectively with commercial teams.

As grown through innovation, strategic alliances and acquisitions, and organic growth. Sustainability is at the heart of our plans for long-term success. We are an active member of Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP). The ETP is working with Rainforest Alliance to help estates achieve Rainforest Alliance certification, and this will facilitate the launch of Tetley products carrying the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal. In India, Tata Global Beverages is one of the founding members of Trustea — a multi-stakeholder initiative led by the Tea Board of India to sustainably transform the tea industry in India.

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send a copy of your profile and updated salary details to Toni Head  quoting ref number PJ17408