Global Category Marketing Manager - Food & Beverage

Michael Page Finance ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

This role is critical to the client's ambition to be regarded as specialists and market leaders in their field. Taking complete responsibility of all aspects of product within category & generating clear category objectives you will enable delivery of the Division's strategic objectives across all lines of business. Client Details A well-established FMCG company, specialising in the Food & Beverage sector, who are striving to be regarded as specialists and market leaders in their field. Description Develop annual marketing plans and budgets for products within the category across all lines of business. Agree brand growth targets. Gather and analyse market data to support marketing plans. Identify opportunities for all new product development. Manage and coordinate NPD working with cross-functional teams within the business. For all NPD - scope market size of opportunity, brand guidelines, develop formats and packaging designs. Liaise with external agencies and business partners to achieve agreed targets and goals. Work in collaboration with other Marketing functions. Manage product portfolio efficiency. Oversee the internal communication of marketing initiatives. Profile A-Level (or equivalent) Proven track record of Category & Brand management in a Food and/or Beverage company Proven track record of delivering marketing campaigns from start to finish Hands on and can do attitude Commercially and Analytically minded High level of numeracy skills, manipulation and analysing of data Good degree of written and verbal communication skills Day to day management of external agencies Motivated by fast paced environments Takes initiative and eager to learn more about their category Travel to other company sites to be expected Job Offer A highly competitive salary and package Opportunity to create plans and shape category Play an integral role in the development of brands and category