Category Manager

Our client is a family-owned company which supplies fresh fruit to leading supermarket chains.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Marketing or Business with at least 5 years experience working in the food industry or brand management and preferably with produce experience.

You will be interpreting and checking out data in conjunction with retailer strategies and recommending future strategies across ranges, promotions and distribution analyses. You will work closely with commercial managers to prepare end of season presentations, manage marketing funds, research potential campaigns, develop relationships with commercial and technical customer teams and undertake visits to stores to assess implementation issues and strategies.

You will have excellent communication and IT skills including advanced Excel knowledge of Macros and advanced formulae. An analytical approach with strong attention to detail, pro-active, good team player and the ability to handle to tight deadlines is also essential.

Agency/Employer: Good Food Jobs
Town or City: Crayford
Location: Kent
Sector: Food Processing
Related Job Titles: Marketing Promotions Manager,Marketing Brand Manager,Marketing Research Manager
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 5 years
Date: 17-01-2008
Salary: 45000 British Pound / Year

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