Category Manager

Category Manager – Food Industry -£45K-£55K – London – 2 days a week

We are working with a fantastic FMCG brand with a strong market presence in their food category and have extremely ambitious plans for the next 5 years. The most suitable candidate will have strong experience in FMCG Category Management, will have team management experience and speak fluent Chinese and English.

Key responsibilities:

· Create and oversee the Category Strategy Development plan, looking at areas for growth and consider potential risks.

· Work on Product development from concept to launch.

· Alongside the broader team, plan and manage the market intelligence to understand the consumer preferences and landscape.

· Work with the Brand and Marketing team to develop marketing campaigns and promotions for new products.

· Work with the Sales team to implement plans and promotional activities.

Key skills required:

· Currently working as Category Manager.

· At least 5-6 year’s experience with 2 years being in a managerial position

· FMCG experience is essential for this role – especially if European exposure

· Strong communication and relationships skills to work across multiple stakeholders

· Fluency in Chinese is essential

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements