Category Manager

Category Manager - (Chilled / Retailers) My client, part of a Group of successful food manufactures the UK are seeking a Category Manager to provide support to the Commercial Teams, thus providing direction to the strategic planning and direction of the business. Your responsibilities will include, -Looking at historical and current trends to make decisions on the direction of the category for short, medium and long term -Provide support to the Commercial Teams, to highlight issues affecting sales -Evaluate data using the following factors, range, distribution, price, promotions -Monitor Sales, waste and In-stock -Report on social media and online sales channels -Review competitor websites and social media platforms to assist with recommendations -Provide support to assist with seasonal range decisions -Work with the Supply Chain teams to drive service levels -Assist in planning Summer/ Winter ranges -Support with promotional reviews You will have; Experience working with UK Reatilers Chiled Food Manufacturing experience Strong IT Skills, working with spreadsheets, Excel and other bespoke software Have excellent communications skills both written and verbal Experience using Retail Link, Kantar and Nielsen data systems is advantageous Presentation skills Role Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm with flexibility as required Pension Life Cover Genuine development opportunities Mach is an agency recruiting for this role. ..... full job details .....