Category Manager

About Us:

We are an ambitious and innovative leader within the packaging supply industry and part of a large European group.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager to join our Product and Purchasing Team and take ownership of the key categories of ‘Tape, Stretch, Protective Packaging and Systems’. This role would suit an individual with a natural desire to build their Category Management career in a fast-paced, innovative and competitive area of FMCGs.

Our core values are centered around ‘Doing the Right Thing’, ‘Being Accountable’ and ‘Succeeding Together’, and as a result, we are proud to share a happy and industrious culture with great opportunities for hardworking and dedicated individuals who wish to develop their career and experience within our growing and busy organisation.

What we would like from you:

• Confident in taking ownership for delivering the revenue performance against budget for your assigned product categories, including supporting sales teams to win customer opportunities.
• Experienced in all elements of category management and product lifecycle, including developing and presenting category plans, managing new product roadmaps and identifying suitable products to launch based on overall business and sales strategies, collaborating and aligning with Group Category Management
• Ability to build effective relationships with Marketing and Sales Teams to ensure that developments in both product innovation and customer demands are understood and can be effectively translated into compelling sales messages.
• Confident in being the product expert by the business and building strong relationships with suppliers to maximise commercial advantage, while supporting the sales team with quotes and tenders, occasionally attending customer visits to provide additional expertise.
• Previous experience of working with packaging would be highly advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and competence with Excel is a must.

What you will receive in return:

Working for a trusted brand with an outstanding culture where doing the right thing for the customer sits at the heart of all they do.

Excellent career advancement and personal development opportunities