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Category & Commercial Strategy ManagerWant to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button.Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid)Salary: CompetitiveType of Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Term ContractWere looking for a UK Category & Commercial Strategy Manager working in Mayborn HQ to join the team.You will be responsible for leading our regional category strategy & commercial strategy plan into action. This role requires a team player with great collaboration, with strong analytical skills, who can strategise the plans for our product categories, and lead the team on how to implement. Management of the category performance & P&L will be key as well as the ability to influence others & bring key stakeholders with you on Category Strategy.What you will be doing:Identify the key category insights: utilise relevant market, consumer, and performance insights to define the regional category strategyDefine the UK category growth strategy: own the strategic direction for assigned categories, driving commercial agendas around the 5Ps to meet targetsDefine the annual 5Ps plan by channel: Working with the Global Category teams share regional insights to define regional category strategies on product, price, promotion, place, presentation; provide a clear plan by channel and lead the regional teams (Regional Marketing, Retailer Category Manager and sales teams) on implementation through monthly meeting reviews.Review category P&L: Performance should be tracked monthly using market data, sell out data, and sell in data, P&L review.Promotions: Recommend the regional Promotional plan by category by channel/customer to the sales team, managing varying Retailer Promotional strategies & track YOY performance of promotionsPricing: Own the Regional pricing recommendations including any CPI recommendations, analysis & tracking of CPI and ASP changes in the market placeManage the regional product portfolio: Create and manage the regional assortment plan by channel whilst achieving given commercial and supply chain KPIsDetermine the regional NPD plans: Identify innovation / product gaps in market using data and drive NPD initiatives through the global Category teams for the regional channel requirements. Ensure Channel differentiation for NPD. Input commercials into NPD business cases where requiredCreate the regional sell in story: Work with the regional Category Manager to develop compelling stories for our product & category plansCompetitor Insights: Stay ahead of competition in the market, identifying threats and Must Win Battles, leading war game workshops when necessary, bringing competitor insights to the relevant forums for decision making/information/ABPWhat skills and experiences youll need to ace this job:Experience: Proven experience in a category manager or commercial roleStrategy: able to create a 3 year strategy with clear growth enablersLeadership skills: experience and a proven track record of motivating teams and driving resultsAnalysis: be able to create meaningful insights from the data availableCommercial: manage the category P&L, create the product commercialsSelf-starter: initiative driven with ability to identify and solve challenges efficientlyOrganisation skills: create and manage the regional NPD plan to set timelinesTeam player: build relationships and work effectively with colleagues to build and align our plansCommunication: clearly communicate our plans to the regional & global teamsPassion and energy: gain the engagement and excitement behind our plans by sharing the vision.Drive and determination: ensure the category needs are met, and the plans are implemented.If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please apply online. Any queries can be directed to Luke at largent@mayborngroup.com