Senior Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Amicus Search & Recruitment Full time
Senior Category Manager (Category and Insights)

My client is one of Ireland's leading Retail/FMCG organisations (a global company with an established name) and due to a promotion, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Category Manager to join the team. For a professional Insights/Category Manager with 6-10 years' experience—working for a supplier, retailer, or for a leading research agency—this is a must for consideration

  • The People in the Business: You will get exposure to all areas of the business, including presenting to the Leadership Team. This is a hybrid role with a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere where the ability to influence is critical to success.
  • Autonomy and Career Progression: You must be comfortable with autonomy and will be expected to put your own stamp on the position. People regularly get promoted within the business.
  • Success of the Irish Business: The Irish business has come off its best year yet and is highly regarded by the overall group. The hiring manager, Susan, is focused on insights and passionate about the customer.

Susan has been successful in the role and said the following: "Yes, this role will report to me, but I am really looking for someone who I can partner with. The team that this person will manage are fantastic—engaged and positive. No two days will be the same, and this role will focus on bringing data to life."

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage & develop the Range & Insight team to ensure categories have insight-led strategies that keep the customer at the heart of all decisions.
  • Transform multiple types of data into meaningful insight to support the Category Teams.
  • Work closely with Dunnhumby and the Marketing Insight team to ensure the business has the most up-to-date data, missions & trends.
  • Be accountable for delivering the merchandising schedule of range events and leading the end-to-end critical path.
  • Work closely with the Brand & NPD teams on new product development opportunities.
  • Lead the Range Team's interaction with the wider group to get the best display solutions for the ROI market.
  • Ensure all store formats & channels are included in range strategies.
  • Continually review processes to drive simpler and more efficient ways of working.
  • Lead range projects aligned with overall business strategies.

Key Requirements

  • Leadership and team management experience with an FMCG background.
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including market data.
  • Ability to find creative and collaborative solutions and communicate complicated messages to multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to build cross-functional relationships and work well under pressure.

For more information, please contact Denis Mac Sweeney on 087 977 2742 or email denis@amicus.ie. All applications will be treated confidentially.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Marketing, Research, and Analyst

Industries

Retail, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Retail

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