Category Marketing Manager

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 & driven individual to help drive our business forward.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Working with some of the UK’s biggest Grocery Retailers to identify & 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 & 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 & 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 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 Carking

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.

INDMP

Permanent Full-Time