Category Manager-Fmcg

Overview

My Client is one of the leading Retail / FMCG organisations in the Irish and International marketplace and due to an internal promotion; a vacancy has arose on the Category team.

This is a GOLDEN opportunity for an ambitious; switched on

Category Manager

to join a dynamic Business

For this role; you must have 2-3 years FMCG market research / category experience.

My Client has worked hard on cultivating a positive culture and in the last 5 years have are now recognised as an Employer of choice.

The Role

The Category Manager will use their category level insight and analysis to create value and develop winning propositions.

You will provide clear recommendations to inform all plans and processes in the category team.

You will be responsible

Managing the end to end critical path, to deliver range events in line with the merchandising schedule

Transforming data into meaningful insight to help understand and find solutions to under performance problems & drive growth of the category

Actively supporting the category teams understanding of insight and data to make better decisions for the customer

Linking into relevant agencies, Dunnhumby and the Marketing team with the most up to date data, missions & trends to guide buyers in the development of their range & space

Assisting in the creation of category strategies, ensuring store formats & affluence form a key part and providing an objective voice of the customer

Managing and challenging supplier insight and conclusions through your own category knowledge

Communicating with UK Range & Commercial teams to ensure ROI range and display reflects Irish market requirements

Working closely with the Brand & NPD teams on any new product development opportunities

Leading cross functional teams to deliver projects affecting range and space

Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence

You will need

Minimum 2 years Category Management experience which must include either insight or planogram experience

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills- are key- ability to influence and build relationships is key.

Knowledge of Market Data - and experience working on research tools like Dunnhumby

Highly inquisitive with passion for the customer

For more information please contact Denis Mac Sweeney on or email Denis at All applications will be treated confidentially.

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