Category Development Executive

Norwich NR5, United Kingdom

Job Description


Company Description
Valeo Snackfoods is the combination of Kettle Foods, Tangerine, Big Bear and It\xe2\x80\x99s All Good and is one of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s top 100 grocery brands. It is headquartered in Norwich and Pontefract and employs over 2,000 people. Over the past few years, we have strengthened our portfolio to include the Metcalfe\xe2\x80\x99s popcorn brand and Yellow Chips in Emmeloord, Netherlands. The business in the UK and Europe generates revenues of over \xc2\xa3280 million. Our brands include KETTLE\xc2\xae Chips, Metcalfe\xe2\x80\x99s\xc2\xae popcorn, Foxes, Poppets, Barratt (Wham!, Fruit Salads, Black Jacks, Refreshers, Sherbet fountain, Dip Dab).


You will manage regular downloading and manipulation of multi-sourced data, which you will analyse, track market performance and trends to share with the wider business. You will work closely with our Internal Category, Sales and Marketing teams, to provide information, and key insights, to support recommendations which drive sustainable growth for the mutual benefit of the business and some of our key external customers. Key Accountabilities

  • Monitor & report on market, Valeo SnackFoods & competitor performance across key markets, to create meaningful actions that accelerate growth across the business
  • Maintenance and development of key business reports to support the above
  • Maintenance of databases to ensure all products are corrected coded and NPD added
  • Be able to understand and analyse data and compile compelling presentations
  • Update key reporting documents, each period, in a timely manner
  • Support the brand planning process with key information and insights
  • Manage internal and external relationships, which drives the business forward


Qualifications
  • Ideally degree educated or evidence of strong academics
  • Full driving licence
  • Experience of Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
  • Previous experience working within an FMCG environment in category, Sales or Marketing
  • Experience in managing multiple / large data sets
  • Working knowledge of Kantar and IRI or similar
Personal Attributes
  • Have a logical mind
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to retain information
  • Be able to work on own initiative; proactive self-starter
  • Excellent organisation skills, prioritisation and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Manage change positively, think creatively and deal effectively with the unpredictable
  • Be open-minded and adaptable to change and new opportunities
  • Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation \xe2\x80\x93 internally and externally
  • Have high levels of personal accountability in delivering targets

Additional Information
What we offer you in return
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy more holiday \xe2\x80\x93 up to 5 days
  • Matched pension scheme
  • Death in service
  • Hybrid working, 3 days on site and 2 days wfh
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Canteen
  • Free parking
  • Staff discount / staff shop
  • And plenty more!

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3011357
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Norwich NR5, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned