Head of Category
Interim - 9 Month Maternity Cover
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (minimum 3 days on site)
Salary: Dependant on Experience

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be supporting a leading FMCG business in the search for an Interim Head of Category on a 9-month maternity cover contract.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you`ll lead the Category Planning team, driving category strategy, pricing, promotions and product ranging to deliver sales growth, margin performance and an exceptional customer offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Lead pricing and promotional activity to maximise sales and profitability.
• Utilise customer insights, market trends and competitor analysis to drive commercial decisions.
• Manage trading margin performance in collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing and already well established category team.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across Retail, Commercial and Supply functions.

About You

• Proven experience in Category Management, Buying or Commercial leadership within a FMCG, wholesale or food retail environment
• Strong commercial acumen with experience delivering sales and margin targets.
• Experience managing pricing, promotions and cost inflation challenges.
• Demonstrable leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly analytical, commercially driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Skye Madden, Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg.