Category Development Executive

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
Category Development Executive

What we do

At  Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.   We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information , click here .

Role reports to:
Grocery Lead - Category Development

Location:
Europe/Middle East/Africa, United Kingdom, Reading, Berkshire

Work Location:
Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue   is currently recruiting for a:

Category Development   Executive

At   Kenvue , we   realise   the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science,   we’re   the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is   made by   22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to   deliver   the best products to our customers. With   expertise   and empathy, being a   Kenvuer   means   to have   the power to   impact   life   of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

What will you do

The   Kenvue   Customer   Category Development team   is responsible for   delivering category plans that build sustainable growth for both   KENVUE   and our retail partners.

As   a   C ategory   Executive , you will   partner   with our   custom ers to provide category and shopper insight s   and   provide   compelling actionable   plans and   solutions to grow category   and   Kenvue   sales.

You will lead the category agenda   for your c ategories in your c ustomer   as well as   working closely with   your   line manager   to   provide   additional category insights to support their categories. You will work closely with the   customer development team   to influence and accelerate the implementation of the   KENVUE   category vision .

You are accountable for   Kenvue   distribution and shelf presence   and achieving our Perfect Store metrics   through Range Reviews.

Role Scope & Deliverables

- With the support of your line manager, l ead the end-to-end range review process with your customer – making recommendations across all Perfect Store & category levers .

- Develop range   and space   recommendations that enable   optimum   distribution and visibility of NPI   and all SKUs in our MSLs .

- Utilise planogramming software to create and present fully tailored planograms detailing the proposed range review recommendations.

- Provide thought leadership for customers,   through   sharing   and tailoring   our     category growth strategies   & delivering category recommendations .

- Provide   category insights and thinking   within your   internal   customer Multi-Functional Selling Team .

- Execute   the   optimal   contact strategy to win with   y our retailer .

- Accountable for managing   Kenvue   category performance trackers and highlighting progress ,   opportunities   and   risks .

- Provide   additional   category insights and data on all categories .

- Be a key part of the highly engaged team culture in the   Category Development   Team , sharing learnings and supporting your colleagues across the full team

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

- Understanding of   Category Development   in FMCG   and commercial   acumen

- Experience of the retailer range review process and timings,   and have   had external engagement   with customer buying   /   merchandising teams

- Experience of working with   customer and shopper insights

- Proficiency   in Nielsen,   Kantar   and customer databases   ( ie   dunnhumby )   essential

Other:

- Degree level educated or equivalent

- Proficient spoken and written use of the English Language

- Up to 50 % Travel within UK   for Customer Visits where applicable

Key   Competencies:

- Ability to build strong relationships   and connect inclusively

- Strong analytical skills and c ommercial acumen

- Clear bias   for action   and personal ownership for results

- Combining multiple sources of data to create compelling selling stories

What’s   in it for you

- Competitive Benefit Package

- Paid Company Holidays, Volunteer Time, option to buy and sell holiday

- Learning & Development Opportunities

- Employee Resource Groups

- This list could vary based on location/region

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.     All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender   identify , age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against   on the basis of   disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.