Senior Category Manager

Are you looking for that next role where you can make a real difference with a brand that has huge plans for 2025 and beyond?Are you searching for a career with a business that not only has a high performance culture but also the opportunity to dream it, own it and win it together?Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate?Marvel is proud to be partnered with a premium beverage manufacturer that not only champions wellness through their brand but also their people. Why this role?A business that is refreshingly forward thinking with a strong set of valuesThis is a brand that has a huge desire to grow their brand across multiple channelsA culture that never lets process, politics or hierarchy get in the wayHighly regarded organisation with a first class cultureBenefitsFlexible working options25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidaysOnsite Gym and Wellbeing CentrePerkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many morePension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salaryCycle to work schemeSimplyHealth Cash planOnsite Staff shop and online staff discountsElectric Car SchemeHybrid Model (2 days per week in Andover)The BusinessThis is a brand that is on a new journey of forward thinking innovation, with a loyal customer base they now seek to be a leader in the wellbeing drinks category. An organisation designed to be in flow, where everyone has a pivotal role to play, and an experience that enables you to get the most out of life at the business.In 2024 they launched into the drinks category and now very excited to be recruiting for an ambitious and impactful Category Manager / Senior Category Manager to deliver both the inspiring and credible long-term strategy and the short-term plans for their grocery and out of home customers. The roleThe Category Manager will work in partnership with customer account managers and sales leads so we’re looking for someone with strong category / senior category management experience who can deliver opportunities that hit the sweet spot for the shopper, the category, and the business. A creative, problem-solving approach will stand you in good stead, as will an enjoyment of the creative, storytelling side of category management and strong stakeholder management skills at all levels, including board level.YouWe are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate tenacity, commercial astuteness and able to build solid relationships internally. It is essential you have experience in the drinks category within FMCG, this experience is integral to the role, having a deep understanding/knowledge of the category. Interview process: 2 stages –1st stage: Initial meet, cv run through, discussion on suitability for the role2nd stage: F2F presentation and competency based interviewHow can we make our recruitment process more accessible for you?You can always talk to us about any adjustments you need to make your life easier.We’re always open to your thoughts and suggestions to make what we do more accessible. Get in touch and let’s work together to make recruitment fair for everyone.Feedback is extremely important, not only is it common courtesy, but we know it can help improve mental health, provide clarity, and help you improve. We will aim to respond to all applications within 2 working days.Responding makes us human.