Category Manager

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

Location:
- Melbourne- Job Type:
- Permanent- Salary:
- Competitive- Contact:
- Sarah Hay**About the client**

This business is a globally renowned FMCG powerhouse with an impressive portfolio of brands that are just delicious They are renowned for their company culture that has a strong focus on L&D, flexibility and team work, and are known as best in class when it comes to innovation and driving new product initiatives. Their head office is based in Melbourne and roles genuinely do not come up often in this business due to internal promotions, so we are excited to be going to market for an outstanding brand

**About the role**

Reporting to the Head of Category, this commercial role will be responsible for the development and execution of best practice category strategies, activation and insights based projects. Being the conduit between the sales & marketing teams, you will be the voice of the customer & category where you will be tasked with managing NPD launches, owning the range review process by delivering robust and bullet proof recommendations whilst also collaborating with senior leaders on the development of JBP’s across grocery customers. This role will also have a strong financial element, accompanied with a project management component which will see you actively involved the business planning process, both short & long term.

**Skills & experience**

Success in this role will come from demonstrated Category Management or National Account Management experience (specifically in grocery) from within the FMCG industry. Ideally degree qualified, you will have proven success in delivering best practice category principles and drivers, show you can lead and take others on a journey, and importantly showcase your strong commercial & financial acumen which will be evident in key projects you have specifically lead. An ability to work in a fast paced environment will see you thrive in this role, accompanied with a love for working in a close knit team

**How to apply**

Sound like you? call Sarah Hay on 0386133557 for a confidential discussion


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