Hybrid Category Manager for UK&I and Nordics bei Duracell Manufacturing LLC.
Duracell Manufacturing LLC. · London, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in London
We are looking for a self-motivated and commercially astute Category Manager who thrives on turning data into compelling stories and strategic action. You’ll be passionate about insight analysis and shopper behaviour, with a flair for developing commercially driven recommendations that land powerfully with both internal teams and external customers.
This is a central role within our business, bridging commercial strategy, marketing, insights, and sales. You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery and CPS management, from data-led range and space planning to the physical fixture design and procurement required to bring those ranges to life in store. As such, strong commercial judgement, excellent budget & project management, and a high level of ownership are essential.
Equally, you will be a natural relationship builder – confident and collaborative in working directly with key retail partners, building trust and influencing decisions through insight and expertise.
Responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Act as the internal expert on shopper behaviour and Shopper-Based Design (SBD), including Fixture and Store-Wide Strategy (SWS).
- Own the sourcing, analysis, and reporting of data both internally and externally, including:
- Market trends and EPOS data reporting, with clear interpretation of drivers of change and recommendations for intervention.
- Shopper trend analysis using Kantar or similar sources. - Lead end-to-end Range Review process, including:
- Tailored recommendations based on shopper and market data, customer-specific briefs, and commercial opportunity (e.g. size of prize, share of space, sales fundamentals).
- Internal and external stakeholder engagement.
- Planogram recommendations and builds, including space and fixture design and ongoing equipment maintenance.
- Post-implementation analysis to drive continuous improvement. - Manage external partners and suppliers including data providers, fixture manufacturers and installers:
- Contract oversight
- Budgeting and billing
- Coordination of cross-functional workplans
Qualifications
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and trends
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across internal teams and external partners
- Confident influencing at all levels of the organisation
- Adaptable and quick to learn new systems and processes
- Highly self-motivated with a sense of ownership and accountability
Technical Skills:
- FMCG category management experience
- Experience with Circana, Nielsen and Kantar data
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Expertise in JDA Prospace & NexGen (training available if needed)
- Experience managing budgets and project costs
- Proficient in Microsoft 365
Professional Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in category management and/or insight analysis
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing or related field
- Experience in presenting analytics driven recommendations to wide ranging audiences
- Stakeholder engagement and management experience
Other requirements
- Willingness and availability to travel to customer sites as needed
If you can imagine yourself in this role, we look forward to hearing from you. Duracell is committed to hiring incredible talent, and as such, offers competitive compensation packages and employee benefits. To this same end, Duracell respects and values the aspects that make each candidate unique and, as an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination against employees and applicants on the basis of any factor prohibited by applicable laws and regulations.
NB: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
