Category Strategy Manager - London, United Kingdom - Seven

Seven

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client:

Market leading global restaurant brand
Fantastic culture at the heart is focused on personal development
Continuous growth and opportunity ensure this organisation is a leading

The role:

The successful Category Strategy Manager will be a trusted advisor to the commercial teams driving category strategy through actionable insights creating customer centric commercial initiatives
As Category Strategy Manager you will lead, develop and manage a small team focusing on identifying business insights and producing category reviews focused on product development, promotional planning, pricing etc
Working closely with cross functional teams the Category Strategy Manager will pull together competitor and market data analysis to drive strategy and decision making across the business.
The Category Strategy Manager will work with the senior leadership team to identify opportunities to maximize sales and profit whilst exceeding customers needs and wants
You will currently be working in buying, category, strategy o business planning ideally within a food retailer or FMCG blue chip supplier
It is essential that you can demonstrate excellent data insight and analysis skills along with proven experience in category management with a strong understanding in ranging, pricing, promotional planning etc
Working as part of a wider team you must have excellent relationship building skills you will be able to communicate and influence with stakeholders at all levels
Ideally you will have managed and developed at least 1 team member
You will have excellent project management, strategic thinking and leadership skills and will be able to work independently on your own initiative or as part of a wider cross functional team a selfstarter with cando attitude. Excellent presentation andengagement skills are essential
You will thrive in a growth orientated fast paced environment with high levels of integrity and a community feel

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