Category Account Manager - FMCG
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Category Account Manager in FMCG to join our well-established client based in Aston, Birmingham on a full-time permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity, offering an excellent annual salary, great benefits, and genuine opportunities for career progression.
Working Hours:
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Salary:
£40,000 - £42,000 per annum - depending on experience
Benefits:
Your benefits as a Category Account Manager are:
*Competitive salary
*Company bonus scheme (performance related)
*Company pension
*25 days holiday + bank holidays
*Free site parking
*Life assurance
Day-to-day Duties:
As a Category Account Manager your duties will include (but not be limited to):
Commercial & Account Management:
*Own P&L performance for your product category and customer portfolio
*Deliver sales, margin and gross profit in line with budget
*Manage pricing, promotions, range reviews and forecasting
*Develop strong relationships with retail customers and suppliers
Category Strategy & Data:
*Analyse market, consumer and category data (e.g. Kantar)
*Identify trends and growth opportunities
*Lead customer category reviews and present insights
*Build category plans including NPD, promotions and merchandising
*New Product Development (NPD)
*Identify and develop new product and packaging concepts
*Manage NPD projects from idea through to launch
Customer & Supplier Management:
*Lead negotiations on promotional pricing and budgets
*Prepare proposals and presentations for customers and senior leadership
*Support PR activity with trade and retail partners
*Host customer and supplier visits (UK & overseas travel required)
Essential Skills:
To be successful as a Category Account Manager you will need:
*Proven FMCG Account Management or Category Management experience
*Strong commercial and financial awareness
*Excellent data analysis and forecasting skills
*Confident negotiator and presenter
*Experience working with retail customers (own label ideal)
*Strong stakeholder management across multiple departments
*Comfortable managing people and influencing internally and externally
Training:
*Full training will be provided, with ongoing development support
Contact:
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Category Account Manager, apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team to find out more.
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.