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Category Development Executive

FMCG

North West

Permanent ⁄ £20000 - £29000

Updated April 21, 2012


This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and capable marketer who is looking to make their mark within FMCG. You will need to demonstrate a broad range of commercial marketing skills and work closely with the sales and marketing teams to support the overall business category plan across brand and own label.
Responsibilities will include:
• Category planning - Private label and Branded
• New Product Development (NPD) planning and implementation
• Existing Product Development (EPD) planning and implementation
• Project management
• Customer specification management
• Generate design brief to customer
• Pack copy management - agreement of claims with customer/ technical spec pack copy submission/ arrange & attend pre artwork meetings.
• First production attendance/management
• Cost Of Product planning and implementation
• Marketing support activities
• Bi-annually SWOT reviews of incumbent ranges - via Category Reviews
• Monthly store visits to develop and maintain a good understanding of retailer strategy (discounters, multiples & premium)
• Product Launch Meeting Attendance

Who we're looking for
A confident and driven marketer who is looking for a broad role utilising category and brand management skills. You will be client facing (on the Tesco account team) and also have to work closely across all commercial departments.

About our client
The market leader in a number of categories with a large portfolio of branded and own label products. North West based.

What's on offer
£Excellent

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 161 819 5500.  Job Ref: 13215303
Your application will be sent to Brian Johnson.

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