Head of Category Management UK&I

3 days ago


New York, New York, United States Jack Link's Full time
Job Description

At Jack Link's, we're on a mission to become the regional leader in branded protein snacks. We're seeking a seasoned Category Management professional to join our team and drive growth in the savory protein snacking category.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of our category vision and growth drivers, embedding strategies and key actions both internally and externally.
  • Build and deliver credible, insight-led recommendations to support category, customer, and Jack Link's growth.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic accounts across UK&I, providing trusted advice on omni-channel growth.
  • Advise retailers during key decision-making periods, influencing range, space distribution, and promotional planning.
  • Lead the development of consumer/shopper and category-centric compelling sell-in stories in collaboration with marketing teams.
  • Regularly provide retailer/brand/competitor perspectives on performance to country business teams and the board.
  • Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for growth, working collaboratively with sales & marketing to input into business strategy.
  • Streamline reporting to deliver clear, accessible ways to report on KPIs.
  • Lead and coach the function to be category thought leaders in the marketplace.
Requirements
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in FMCG/Food, retail, or manufacturing companies.
  • Experience working and interacting with UK grocery multiples.
  • Agency management and working knowledge of data tools (Nielsen/Circana, Kantar, Dunnhumby).
  • Energetic and enthusiastic with a hands-on mentality.
  • Commercial mindset with proven experience in category management.
  • Ability to manage short-term deliverables in parallel to developing long-term plans.
  • Stakeholder management and influencing at different levels of seniority.
  • Analytical thinker with exceptional communication and influencing skills.
  • A storyteller with a passion for converting data into actionable insight.
  • A relationship builder with a passion for building rapport cross-functionally and externally.
What We Offer
  • A fun, fast-growing international company with great ambitions.
  • A chance to build a career as your unique self with all the support we can give you to become the best version of yourself.
  • A salary at market level.
  • 27 vacation days and a good company pension plan.
  • A fast-paced and dynamic work atmosphere.
  • Opportunities to attend fun and engaging events.

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