Category Manager
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the role
Are you passionate about understanding markets spotting trends and shaping innovative solutions Join us as a Category Manager and play a key role in driving growth across the UK & Ireland by transforming insights into actionable strategies that deliver tangible results.
This is a high-impact role where you will partner closely with sales teams lead category initiatives and influence the innovation agenda for some of the most exciting market segments.
In this dynamic role you will:
- Deep dive into strategic market segments (e.g. Confectionery Drinks Automotive) analyzing internal data and external sources like Euromonitor Mintel and IGD to uncover shopper and retail trends
- Review and refine our product portfolio identifying gaps and innovation opportunities to keep us ahead of the curve
- Work together with sales teams to position DS Smith as a packaging strategist for our customers driving top and bottom-line growth through insight-led solutions
- Anchor the innovation agenda in customer and segment insights ensuring our portfolio evolves with changing market dynamics
- Develop action plans that impact sales margin and pricing performance and support pitches with compelling insights and strategies
- Define and deploy communication strategies in collaboration with the Head of Communication and local teams
- Act as the ongoing point of contact for sales teams providing category expertise and insight to strengthen customer relationships
We are seeking a commercially savvy insight-driven professional with a passion for category management and innovation. You will have a strong ability to analyze market trends translate insights into actionable strategies and collaborate effectively with sales and marketing teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment love influencing growth and want to make a tangible impact this role is for you.
About you
- Demonstrated experience in Marketing Category Management or Brand Management from previous roles (ideally within FMCG)
- Experience within a Sales role is highly advantageous
- Passionate about growing businesses in partnership with our customers
- Interest in consumer / shopper behaviour retailing FMCG supply chains and the fast-changing sales channels
- Excellent communication and presenting skills and stakeholder management with ability to collaborate and develop strong relationships with internal and external partners
- Drive determination and resilience with energy enthusiasm and a can-do attitude and behaviours
Location: This is a home-based role with travel to sites in UK&I as required.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Abinitio
- Aerospace Engineering
- Corporate Relationship
- Business Administration
- Financial Reporting
- Avionics
About Company
DS Smith is an international packaging company, offering sustainable, plastic-free packaging, integrated recycling services, and sustainable paper products.
