Job Overview

Apply now Job Summary The recruitment department of the French Chamber of Great Britain is acting as an agency for its 600 member companies, one of which is currently recruiting a Category Manager. The company is a French company specialised in dairy products. Under the responsibility of the Marketing and Sales Development Manager, the Category Manager will work closely with internal partners, Marketing & Sales, to ensure coherence/alignment of the strategic plans and tailor them to each retailer in order to implement them effectively. Key responsibilities: Panel/Data Source Interface: Contacting all providers of data market;Ensuring the effectiveness of the tools;Training of the team;Doing market analysis;Translating market data into trade objectives (distribution, promotional strategy etc) and monitors them. Category Management: Developing customer relationships to maximise the range;Analysing and interpreting trends in collaboration with marketing and sales department to identify category growth, opportunities and risks;Providing recommendation for all retailer range reviews. Trade Marketing: Helping turn marketing plans into trade plans;Evaluating the effectiveness of plans to establish key learning's and future opportunities. Profile: At least 4 years' experience in FMCG with a similar position (category manager, sales/panel analyst)Strong understanding of UK retail tradeComfortable with multiple data setsStrong computer skills: Office + Nielsen Answers softwareStrong communication and influencing skillsTeam spirit and strategicWell organised, able to priorities, time efficient Only suitable candidates will be contacted. Please, apply only if your profile matches the requirements listed above. If you think that you are the ideal candidate for this role, don't hesitate to apply.

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Category FMCG Sales Team Management Trade Marketing