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Category ExecutiveAlexander Steele Recruitment • London, England
Category Executive

Category Executive

Alexander Steele Recruitment • London, England
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Base pay range Category Executive Hybrid role (4 days in office, WFH Fridays) Up to £45,000 Overview A long-established UK food business specialising in sourcing and supplying a wide range of high-quality ambient ingredients to both retail and foodservice markets. The Role As Category Executive you will report directly to the Marketing Manager (with additional frequent contact with the Sales & Marketing Director). You will be responsible for providing detailed, account-specific category insights and quality market analysis in line with scheduled and ad-hoc requirements. You will be required to offer proactive recommendations on growing sales in response to market trends. You will also work closely support the sales team in preparing in-depth customer presentations. Key responsibilities * Support sales and marketing teams by creating engaging, customer-focused presentations for both existing and prospective clients. * Provide category development recommendations to help customers optimise product ranges and drive growth. * Prepare and deliver presentations in agreed formats, ensuring accuracy and consistency. * Compile and present draft data within agreed timescales for internal review. * Develop and enhance the company’s research function, leveraging data to inform strategy and business growth. * Build in-depth knowledge of customers, brands, and market data to support commercial decisions. * Produce and maintain regular market and competitor analysis reports, highlighting key trends and opportunities. * Monitor industry and consumer trends, providing insights on growth potential and category performance. * Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and data providers. * Collaborate closely with internal teams across sales, marketing, procurement, technical, supply chain, and finance. * Support wider marketing activities by undertaking ad-hoc research projects as required. Candidate Profile * Strong preference for candidates with a background in the food industry, though experience in other FMCG sectors will be considered. * Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint. * University-educated, ideally holding a 2:1 degree or higher in a relevant data, analytics, or numerical discipline. * Full driving licence. * Experience with market research platforms such as Circana, IRI, Nielsen, or Kantar is desirable. * Minimum of 1 year of directly relevant experience in data analytics. * Excellent attention to detail and strong time-management skills. What we Offer * Up to £45k salary * Discretionary and EOT bonus * 23 days holiday which increases with length of service * Matched Pension contributions up to 5% * Healthcare and life cover * Work from home on Fridays * Free breakfast provided J-18808-Ljbffr
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