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Head of Category Management Ref No: 3362/622 Location: Based: Kent Salary: £Attractive + Bonus + Benefits Operating in over 120 countries and with a turnover of c€2 billion pa, the Bel Group is a fast pace and expanding international business and a leader in the cheese market. Success is due to our commitment to a high performance culture, unforgettable advertising and understanding of local markets through insights. These behaviours combined with our core values of Ethics, Innovation, Enthusiasm, Skills and Cohesion have led to profitable growth in core markets and first class customer relationships. Bel UK possess a portfolio of renowned household name brands such as Mini Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Leerdammer and Boursin, with a turnover of c£70m many of these are category leaders supported by award winning above the line campaigns. As part of our continued commitment to investment in the UK we seek a Head of Category Management to join our dynamic senior team. Reporting to the Sales Director you will define and implement category management strategy including driving brand activation in our markets, core to our corporate objectives. In addition you will establish and maintain key trade contacts and be responsible for insights and promotions analysis. You will also manage the category team so will be charged with maximising their ability and potential through coaching and development. We seek a graduate calibre Senior Category Manager with a blue chip fmcg or multiple retailer background and a demonstrable track record of success in building category strategy. You have driven growth through innovation, networking, cross functional project management skills and inspiring colleagues at all levels through your attitude, business acumen and leadership skills. Experience of national accounts management would be of benefit. In return for your skills and commitment, personal development opportunities are excellent within an international business that provides outstanding support for our people.

Head of Category Management

Ref No: 3362/622
Location: Based: Kent
Salary: £Attractive + Bonus + Benefits

Operating in over 120 countries and with a turnover of c€2 billion pa, the Bel Group is a fast pace and expanding international business and a leader in the cheese market. Success is due to our commitment to a high performance culture, unforgettable advertising and understanding of local markets through insights. These behaviours combined with our core values of Ethics, Innovation, Enthusiasm, Skills and Cohesion have led to profitable growth in core markets and first class customer relationships.

Bel UK possess a portfolio of renowned household name brands such as Mini Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Leerdammer and Boursin, with a turnover of c£70m many of these are category leaders supported by award winning above the line campaigns.

As part of our continued commitment to investment in the UK we seek a Head of Category Management to join our dynamic senior team.

Reporting to the Sales Director you will define and implement category management strategy including driving brand activation in our markets, core to our corporate objectives. In addition you will establish and maintain key trade contacts and be responsible for insights and promotions analysis.

You will also manage the category team so will be charged with maximising their ability and potential through coaching and development.

We seek a graduate calibre Senior Category Manager with a blue chip fmcg or multiple retailer background and a demonstrable track record of success in building category strategy. You have driven growth through innovation, networking, cross functional project management skills and inspiring colleagues at all levels through your attitude, business acumen and leadership skills. Experience of national accounts management would be of benefit.

In return for your skills and commitment, personal development opportunities are excellent within an international business that provides outstanding support for our people.