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Ian Phillips (Hiring Manager - Senior Buyer)

About the role

Category Executive
 

Are you driven by results, have a creative flair and a passion for the customer? If so a role within our fast paced Group Commercial team could be for you!

This role will be supporting the category plans and growth campaigns to increase market share, drive revenue and support our customers in making their lives’ easier and grow their business.

 

You will provide the Category team with invaluable insight into market trends and consumer/customer needs to drive our product and category strategies. You will have a creative flair in identifying growth opportunities and developing category management plans which deliver the right product range to the right customer, meeting both the customer and business needs.

 

Your category plans will incorporate our commercial strategy, supporting both our Own Brand and Branded business as well as integrating our various channels and sectors. You will take ownership for the category collateral assets and their execution through the Campaign & Activation team. 

 

The role will be working cross functionally with a number of different departments both internally and externally including Buying, Sales teams and Suppliers.

 

A bit about you…

 

  • You will be confident in analysing and interpreting data to identify trends and opportunities
  • You will be a strong relationships builder and be able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
  • You will have great influencing skills
  • You will have experience of working in a fast paced environment and be comfortable with meeting deadlines
  • Creativity and ‘thinking outside the box’ are key; demonstrating that you are a champion of innovation on a daily basis to inspire colleagues and customers to adopt new ways of working
  • Lastly... a relevant degree or category management experience is required for this role, and a passion for food is an advantage!

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.
 
A journey that gives back
We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.
 
The essentials
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
  • A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
  • Life cover that you can increase. • Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
  • A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.
The extras
  • Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
  • Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
  • Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.
 
We want everyone to join our journey
We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!

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