Senior Category Development Manager - FMCG Food

A leading global FMCG business with some of the UK's best known foods brands is currently searching for a Senior Category Development Manager.This is a key role in the business where you'll be responsible for the strategy and key category partnership with their most important retail customer.This is a strategic and customer facing role and you will be providing the sales and marketing teams with regular insights on opportunities within the market.Key Responsibilities will includeBuilding and sustaining key retail relationshipsUsing insight to influence merchandising and range plans at category reviewsProvide detailed analysis and insights on category opportunitiesinfluence key internal and external stakeholdersThe ideal candidate will have gained category insight/management experience within a recognised FMCG manufacturer and will be ambitious enough to take the next step in their career by joining a progressive FMCG company at a full Senior Category Manager level position.You must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop category relationships with a retailer, participate in range reviews, promotional planning and developing rationale for new listings.Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + BenefitsBased: London. Hybrid workingThe UK head office has excellent transport links on National Rail Overground and London UndergroundAs well as a highly competitive basic salary this role provides a range of fantastic benefits, including a company car allowance, bonus, contributory pension scheme, private health care flexible benefits scheme and much more!Desired Skills and ExperienceCategory