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.
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.
Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued
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