PANELTO FOODS, LONGFORD, IRELAND HOME OUR STORY OUR BREADS CAREERS CONTACT US JOB TITLE Category Executive Ref Code: CatExec Role: Category Executive Date: October 2021 Business: Deli Bread Location: Maynooth Reporting to: Head of Category & Insights Role: The Category Executive will support and co-ordinate core business category projects from feasibility to implementation. They will work cross functionally to plan and execute the category management projects with key customers. Responsibilities: Support the implementation of the category strategy through identification of trends, data analysis & focusing on achieving aligned goals such as space, range, visibility & distribution across our key customers in Ireland and the UK Build & manage relationships with key retailers through managing day to day communication, sharing quarterly category updates and leading the range review process, including planograms Working with the commercial team, have a clear understanding of the key account objectives and support the team to develop long term sustainable relations with an agenda focused on insight lead product and category innovation Support the field sales team deliver core range objectives through the development of a category management toolkit Monitor and report regularly on category performance & trends across markets and retailers, competitor activity, consumer and customer needs – deliver actionable insights Understand the macro environment and drive action based on your insights - be the voice of the category, shopper & consumer in Panelto, remaining category objective at all times Qualifications and/or Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in category/ marketing roles in FMCG – A disruptor and someone who likes to challenge the status Quo and do it differently Graduate with degree/masters in a business, marketing or a related discipline Strong time management capabilities - ability to work agile, on your own initiative and to strict deadlines Strategic & Analytical thinker – with a keen interest in data interpretation & delivering actionable insights A detailed understanding of the FMCG environment and experience of dealing with key retailers category initiatives A demonstrated ability to support cross functional teams to deliver brand or category development projects Good communicator, strong presentation skills, someone who enjoys operating in an entrepreneurial fast paced environment. Independently minded and confident to influence at senior management levels. A self-starter who likes to challenge themselves and those around them Experience working with data platforms such as Kantar, IRI, Nielsen & Dunnhumby Remuneration Package: Strong remuneration package for the right candidate APPLY NOW! ©2021 Panelto Foods Panelto Foods Unlimited Company, Ballinalee Road, Longford Business & Technology Park, Longford, Ireland N39 WF61 hello@paneltofoods.ie | Tel: +353 43 334 3030 Follow us: