Graduate FMCG Category Manager
2018-01-11 18:38:09
2018-01-24 23:59:59
- London, London Central
- £30,000 YEAR
- 24th Jan ’18
- Closed
A global leader in the supply of fresh produce and flowers with a turnover of over £450m. They supply every major retailer in the UK through a number of strategic partnerships and are passionate about ethical and sustainable sourcing of fresh produce.
We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate with a genuine passion for the retail industry who possesses great communication and relationship building skills as well as strong analytical capabilities.
Working in this role, you will be the key point of contact between one of the biggest retailers in the UK and this renowned FMCG supplier. You will be based at the retailer's head office in central London and your main responsibility will be to support and develop the commercial relationship.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Liaising between key contacts within the retailer and supplier
- Regular reporting and performance analysis
- Work alongside Buying and Merchandising teams
- Driving sales growth with the use of analytics
- Process improvement projects relating to sales, waste, availability, and overall performance
Requirements:
- 2:1 level or above in any degree discipline
- Experience in Buying, Merchandising, Marketing or other Head Office experience is preferred
- Keen interest in the retail sector
- Advanced Excel skills e.g. pivot tables, v look-ups
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good analytical capabilities