Overview

We have the privilege of recruiting on behalf of an innovative business, who are a leader in their sector, supplying UK and European Retail customers with Fresh, High Quality Fresh Produce. Due to exciting growth within the business, we currently offer the opportunity of Head of Category and Insights.

The position of Head of Category and Insights will deliver sustainable business and category growth by engaging with retail trade, driving category & key shopper insights. Becoming the voice of the consumer, this position is key to pushing forward centric action plans focused on category growth within Fruit. This position will work as part of the Senior team and will report directly to the Commercial Director, taking responsibility for and driving forward the Category Managers.

Key responsibilities include;

Generate opportunities to increase presence in store

Build strong relationships with customers, at all levels

Ensure commercial plans are category & consumer focused

We require;

Experience in Fresh Food / Fresh Produce / FMCG

Previous experience in a Category focused position

Customer facing experience, with solid relationship management skills

Ability to identify, generate and grow business opportunities to increase market share

Experience of working with multiple sources of data (ACNielsen, Account Specific EPOS, etc.)

An aptitude for IT skills and previous experience in space planning systems would be advantageous

Data, Category, and Sales focused, the successful individual will be motivated, passionate, methodical, and have the ability to apply category management principles and techniques.

 

Salary; Highly Competitive

Location; South East England / Kent

 

To discuss the position of Senior Insights Manager  / Senior Category Manager  / Head of Category and Sights further, please call Aimi or Louise on 01284 735575 or alternatively please email a CV to info@tailormaderesources.co.uk