Senior Category And Insights Manager

Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understanding of macro environment, retailer and shopper trends and recommending appropriate tactics

• Strategically develop customer Category plans that integrate with the customers overall business goals

• Monitor implementation and review recommendations seeking continuous opportunities for growth Delivering Insights

• Turn insights into actions within retailers by executing, analysing and evaluating category plans & data

• Price, Promotion, NPD and Distribution analysis focusing on opportunities to grow and to utilise insights to help field sales win on the ground

• Maintain monthly trackers and deliver internal business intelligence whilst making tactical and strategic recommendations

• Database maintenance, report automation and ensuring front end visuals are enhanced

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 4/5 years’ experience- within Category Management or as a Client Manager with a Research agency.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of Nielsen/IRI Data and exposure to Dunnhumby would be advantgeous
• Familiar with Planogram software, such as Spaceman
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel & PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical skills to turn data into insight and insight into impactful stories
• Strong project management skills and to have a solution-oriented mindset with problem solving and strategic thinking skills