FMCG/Consumer Products/Leisure/Retail

Major Blue Chip Manufacturer with many premium and TV advertised brands is looking for a Category Manager, with strong presence, influencing skills to take on a leadership role.

As an experienced Category Manager, ideally trained by a major Blue Chip, you’ll create the category development strategy for the UK and progress your career within this global FMCG business. As a senior member of the team, you will have a proven track record within Category Management, where you have had to inspire, drive and implement major projects, influencing Managers, peers and sub-ordinates. You have a strong FMCG background, you’re comfortable with data and trends and you want a role which gives you more responsibility. You must be able to use data to create compelling selling stories and influence others to buy-in to your plans. This is an ideally opportunity to drive your career within a £multi-million manufacturer. Fantastic opportunities to reach Controller level.

   

Multi-millioni Global Blue Chip Manufacturer with No. 1 TV Advertised within the Drinks Sector is looking for a National Account Manager - Top 4 Grocer.

Reporting to the Sector Controller, you will have full P&L responsibility for this Top 4 Grocery Account, managing all aspects of the relationship ensuring that budgets/forecasts/targets are achieved profitably. You will have 1 direct report (National Account Manager) but also manage cross function teams. You will have strong presentation skills, as you will be working with a number of buyers at head office level and therefore strong financials will also be required. In addition you will be highly data literate with exposure to strategic planning and forecasting with the ability to influence at a senior level You will be of Graduate Calibre, working in a leading Blue Chip Manufacturer already working within the Grocery Sector.

   

Major Blue Chip Organisation is looking for a Marketing and Strategy Planning Manager. Financially aware, with good commercial, coaching and strategic vision.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a major Blue Chip Manufacturer renowed for developing people within their business rapidly. You will have total ownership for delivering the commercial plan for the business. With responsibility for the promotional/pricing and product launch. You will be responsible for setting volume and volume targets, tracking on-going performance through reviews with your direct team. A major part of your role will be to develop the National Accounts team in line with the UK Commercial Plan. Ideally you will have had experience with all or just part of the above role, but working with a Blue Chip currently. You will be strong commercially and you will have also had experience within National Account or Category Management

   

Top FMCG Manufacturer with No. 1 TV advertised brands is offering an exciting opportunity to a top Category Manager to join their business as Category Controller.

You will be responsible for a team of 6 Category Managers/Insights team. Heading up the Division, you will create and maintain a compelling vision for the category, based on consumer, shopper and customer insights. Lead, develop and support a high performing team, maximising the efficiency and effectiveness of the resources Maintain an external network to establish current best practice and potential new thinking. You will have significant category management experience; specifically a track record of developing and implementing category strategies with customers for significant business benefit. Already working for a major Blue Chip with category management experience, you will have strong commercial awareness of P&L. You will be an inspiring leader able to identify, initiate and implement change programmes resulting in significant business benefits.

   

Globally branded Consumer Electronics Manufacturer is looking for a dynamic Senior National Account Manager, responsible for TV's within the Retail and Grocery Sectors.

You will be responsible for managing some of this Manufacturer's largest accounts including one of the Top 4 Grocers. Fully P&L responsible, you will be responsible for getting further growth within these accounts. Driving sales and profit to deliver a double-digit growth in the coming 12 months. With strong category partnerships already in place, you will need to develop key initiatives in conjunction with the marketing department and looking at short and long term business planning. Ideally, of Degree calibre you will be either working with the Consumer Electronics environment or working with one of the large Food and Drink Manufacturers. This Manufacturer has an excellent record for promoting within, putting together an excellent career path with international opportunities.

   

Major multi-national manufacturer is looking for a National Account Executive/Junior National Account Manager to handle Asda.

Already experienced within the Grocery Channel, you will be ready to take the next step to take full responsibility for the Asda account. You will be responsible for Head Office negotiations, budget planning and new business development. You will have the ability to negotiate effectively and independently whilst working cross functionally within the business. With the Company's head office based in London, you will either live commutable to the HO or Leeds. This is a superb opportunity to join a successful organisation which has clear plans for development and the proven ability to achieve them.

   

A Classically branded FMCG Food Manufacturer is looking for an experienced Category Manager with man-management.

This Manufacturer has some of the World's leading brands and is a firm family favourite nationally. This is an ideal opportunity to join a company that will offer unlimited progression and where you will have the chance show your true potential. You will be responsible for a team of approximately 3 Category Managers. You will be required to devise and implement category iniatives across your designated channel with the full support of your team. Already a leading Category Manager, you will have experience with POS, range requirements and below the line opportunities. Be able to undertake promotional evaluation and be responsible for promotional strategy, giving input into account range reviews.

   

Major Blue Chip Manufacturer with No. 1 Brands within On-Trade and Grocery Channels is looking for a Junior National Account Manager to control one of the top Grocery Multiples.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen with this major Manufacturer. Working closely with the Controller, you will be responsible for one of the Top 4 Grocery Multiples. Ideally you will have experience of working as either a NAE or Junior NAM on one of your company's grocery accounts or have full responsibility for a smaller account, within either Retail, Wholesale or Convenience. Of Degree Calibre, you will be keen to really progress your career rapidly. This Manufacturer has a fantastic track record in promoting outstanding Candidates very quickly throughout the business to senior management level.

   

£Multi-Million Food & Drinks Manufacturer with TV Advertised Brands. Due to significant YoY growth, they are looking for a Senior Category Manager to take control of the development and strategy of the category function.

You and your team will be working closely with key Customers to drive growth of the total category as well as working with the brand and sales teams to ensure that all brands will benefit. It is this Company's responsibility to ensure that the Trading Teams are focussed on the right commercial opportunities to drive the Company's and Customer objectives. You will lead the development of effective channel and customer development plans, then to work with the trading teams to implement the agreed strategies and tactics to realise those opportunities. You will already be working within a Category Management role with a large market player. A category expert, you will be able to demonstrate creative thinking in the application of business proposals. As well as, experience of working towards a joint category growth agenda with key customers

   

Branded Food Manufacturer based in the North West is looking for a National Account Executive.

Based in the North West, you will have at least 2 years field sales experience with a food or drink manufacturer. A proven track record in Sales, developing new business and growing existing business.

   

Growing major branded FMCG manufacturer is looking for an experienced Category Controller responsible for a team of Category/Customer Marketeers

This Manufacturer is growing within the UK and internationally. They are looking for an exceptional Manager, with experience in Category Management or Customer Marketing. You will be responsible to drive incremental sales and profit through executing channel marketing plans. Developing key relationships, internally and externally. Ensuring Category Management best practice is implemented. Of Degree Calibre, you will have Blue Chip training and experience within either a Category or Customer Marketing position. As this is a Senior Management role, a commercial background would be advantageous.

   

Top FMCG Manufacturer with No. 1 TV advertised brands is offering an exciting opportunity to a top Category Manager to join their business as Category Controller

You will be responsible for a team of 6 Category Managers/Insights team. Heading up the Division, you will create and maintain a compelling vision for the category, based on consumer, shopper and customer insights. Lead, develop and support a high performing team, maximising the efficiency and effectiveness of the resources Maintain an external network to establish current best practice and potential new thinking. You will have significant category management experience; specifically a track record of developing and implementing category strategies with customers for significant business benefit. Already working for a major Blue Chip with category management experience, you will have strong commercial awareness of P&L. You will be an inspiring leader able to identify, initiate and implement change programmes resulting in significant business benefits.

   

Exceptional opportunity with a Major Food and Drink Manufacturer, is looking for a Senior Manager to handle their largest Account.

You will be responsible for a small team across Tesco, Tesco Formats and Discounters. Fully P&L responsible you will write the strategic plans and implement an action plan that will penetrate the customer vertically and horizontally to build stronger relationships. You will be of graduate calibre with FMCG national account management experience in the grocery channel. A highly driven and tough individual who is motivated by results. This Manufacturer is truly innovative and will welcome ideas to create opportunities and drive results.

   

You will be a Senior National Account Manager / Controller ready to step up to their First Controller Role with a leading Blue Chip FMCG Food/Drinks Manufacturer

You will be responsible for the development and execution of the investment and and ‘commercial activity tactics’ within the Take Home and OOH Channels (Price, Promotion, Product, Placement). You will work closely cross-functionaly with the Trading Teams, Consumer Marketing, Category Management, Shopper Marketing, Commercial Finance and Systems & Insight teams to ensure that all activities are developed and executed to deliver maximum return. This is a superb opportunity for a Senior National Account Manager to step up into a Controller role with a No.1 Manufacturer.

   

This Manufacturer has many No.1 TV Advertised Brands and is looking for Category Managers (junior and senior).

You will have full autonomy driving the category for a major grocery account. You will also be tasked with identifying new key opportunities for growth and gaining increased market share. In a customer facing role you will build on existing relationships with key retail personnel and establish excellent relationships moving forwards. The opportunity to work with one of the worlds leading FMCG Organisations`. To succeed in this position you will have good analytical, negotiation, communication and co-ordination skills with a proven track recording in establishing strong relationships. You will currently be a Category Manager, Trade Marketing Manager or Category Analyst working within the FMCG industry.

   

Major Blue Chip Manufacturer with TV Advertised No.1 Brands is looking for an experienced Category Manager with man-management experience.

You will be responsible for directing, coaching and motivating a team of between 5 and 6 Category Managers. As well as writing the strategies to maximise sales, performance and return on investment. Ideally you will be of graduate calibre with exceptional blue chip training. A commercial background with excellent experience and knowledge of category management, data analysis and consumer insights.