Senior Category Manager

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There’s nothing beige about McCain…

Except for our potatoes — and we’re extremely passionate about them.

When you join McCain, you’ll be joining the biggest player in the frozen potato game, bringing people together around the nation for over 60 years by sharing simple, delicious planet-friendly food.

We’ve partnered with thousands of the country’s supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, hospitals, and schools to change the way people see the humble spud. It’s all about elevation and creating something better.

So, come and make your career at McCain Foods.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Please note: This is a 9-12 month fixed term contract ideally starting from Sept / October 2023.

At McCain, we’re on a mission to banish soggy fries and revolutionise the foodservice industry. And that’s where you come in!

You will be one of the Category Partner’s where you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our fieldsales team and drive profitable top-line growth for our business unit.

We’re looking for someone who can turn insights into actionable strategies that unlock category growth for McCain and our customers. As part of this role, you’ll have the chance to develop McCain’s category leadership by creating compelling category collateral, supporting strategic initiatives, and improving our ways of working. We want you to be the go-to expert in the potato and hot bites category, sourcing and analysing market insights and commercial data.

Reporting into the Director, Category (Foodservice) you will also…

• Become the potato and hot bites expert, analysing market insights and data to dominate the category. Understand the Out of Home market, consumers, competitors, and McCain’s performance inside out.
• Lead McCain’s category and influence through exceptional customer engagement. Build trust with key customers to shape the frozen potato and core categories for mutual success.
• Create cutting-edge customer engagement plans, delivering regular category updates and customized solutions for our Sales team.
• Take charge of strategic planning in key Foodservice initiatives. Develop winning plans, align the business, and drive profitable growth.
• Execute market intelligence activities, mapping markets and planning customer growth with the Freetrade team.
• Support our digital strategy using Pardot to convert MQLs to SQLs, leveraging all digital platforms to maximize success.

So, if you’re ready to make a splash in the foodservice world, join us at McCain and let’s fry away soggy fries together!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR.

We need someone who understands the ins and outs of category management, who can navigate the challenges and capitalise on the opportunities in the foodservice industry. Your expertise in this field will be the driving force behind our success, as you strategically plan and execute initiatives to maximize growth and drive customer satisfaction.

But that’s not all. To be our perfect match, you should also bring to the table:

• Someone who can dive into the depths of information, analyse it, and extract valuable insights.
• A knack for unravelling data mysteries, spotting trends, and presenting your conclusions and recommendations with confidence. Your experience in the route-to-market process and your deep understanding of data analysis make you an invaluable asset.
• Strong communication with excellent presentation skills, you’ll have no trouble conveying complex information in a captivating way.
• Project management is second nature to you. You effortlessly handle multiple tasks, ensuring they’re completed on time and to the highest standards. And when it comes to systems, tech, and all things digital, you’re the go-to guru. Stay one step ahead of the curve, embracing the latest advancements in your field.
• Oh, and did we mention that you’re a PowerPoint powerhouse?

If you’re ready to join a team that values your skills, fuels your innovation, and propels your career forward, then this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods, you’ll be pleased to know we don’t pay you in chips. For working hard, you’ll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including:

• Generous car allowance
• Performance related bonus
• An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay
• Flexible holidays – where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year
• Private medical insurance scheme
• Optional health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• ‘Chips In’ Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe
• And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an ambitious 5-year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK…

Our headquarters are based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire! But gone are the days of being tied down to the office every single day. We embrace the power of hybrid working, reflecting our modern and progressive approach. At McCain, we don’t impose a rigid schedule dictating when you must be physically present in the office. Instead, we encourage a flexible arrangement that suits you. However, we do value face-to-face interactions and recognise the importance of building and nurturing connections. That’s why we request your presence in the office on a weekly basis, as it serves as an optimal environment for fostering those meaningful relationships.