Enable Futures are operating as an employment business on behalf of its client and recruiting for a Senior Category Executive to join a global FMCG organisation! With the Head Office based in North Somerset, Near Axbridge!
The working hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00PM (flexible). The annual salary is £45,000 - £55,000 PA. The package includes: Company Car, 25 Days Annual Leave, Company Pension, Onsite Parking, Wellness Scheme & Flexible Working.
The role will involve working with the global team, with the UK market being the individual focus, share best practise between markets, and identify synergy in NPD projects from various markets. Drive the brand performance alongside the Commercial Director. Provide data driven insights to strategically steer the category agenda, conduct annual planning with quarterly and monthly forecast review, build 12 months rolling NPD pipeline, manage product end to end costing and ensure effective bottom line delivery. You will also act as the account manager for the UK to deliver a satisfactory customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
· New product development and rolling 12 months’ NPD calendar (25%)
· Insight & Intelligence (30%)
· Margin & Revenue Growth Management (25%)
· Marketing Communications (10%)
· Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement (10%)
Experience, attributes & skills sought:
FMCG brand and/or innovation experience at a managerial level.
Food & Retail industry experience would be an advantage.
P&L management experience.
Experience in managing complicated data set.
Familiar with retail intelligence agencies (e.g. IGD, KANTAR, CMA, etc.).
People management experience preferred.
Educated to a university level standard.
Full driving license.
Master level in Marketing, Management or Business Administration.
PMP, Prince II, or Agile qualification preferred.
CIM or CMI status preferred.
To Apply: Please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rebecca Griffiths. If you have the transferable skills required Rebecca will contact you with more information to discuss this with you confidentially. You can find our MD Rebecca Griffiths on LinkedIn – send her a message!