Category Marketing Manager

Food Manufacturing Sector Insights

Are you a highly motivated, career minded individual looking to work at the cutting edge of the food manufacturing sector?

This is your opportunity to deliver insights into the ever-changing food manufacturing sector working in partnership with leading UK retailers while also working at the heart of a thriving food business that values entrepreneurial flair and strategic thinking.

We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to help drive our business forward.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Working with some of the UK's biggest grocery retailers to identify and develop opportunities for growth through the following activities: ranging, merchandising, price, promotion, NPD and marketing activities.
• Delivering category insight for key retailers and make recommendations for category strategies which deliver solutions and growth for our customers,
• Continually monitoring industry sources to gather consumer insights,
• Working closely with all departments to understand business priorities and develop and implement campaigns to support growth,
• Analysing and interpreting sales and market data to identify and understand consumer shopping behaviour and trends,
• Providing category guidance and support to the NPD, technical and commercial teams,
• Researching competitors to benchmark and identify best practice through weekly store visits & market research, tracking retail price movements; promotional activity; and new product launches across the trade,
• Building strong and effective working relationships internally & externally to maximise existing and new business opportunities.
• The role requires travel to customers, various stores and Dunbia sites as necessary.

Qualifications

• Fresh protein sector experience, knowing the category, the challenges, and the opportunities.
• Track record of achieving tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment, with the ability to organise own time, prioritise task and a flexible approach.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present data, presentations and explain points to customers & stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to deliver effective solutions to challenges in the Red Meat Category.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and using your own initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Suite.

This is a great opportunity to develop in a business where your ideas, ambition and abilities will drive real impact.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Holiday
• Free On-Site Car Parking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Discounted Staff Shop
• Phone and Car Insurance Perks
• Free Health Surveillance
• Ongoing Training and Progression Opportunities
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Give Aways (Free meat seasonally)
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Death in Service scheme

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.