Category Management Apprenticeship

You will work closely with the Category Manager to analyse data, create actionable insights, and support the delivery of category plans.

Data Analysis: Gather and analyse data from sources such as Nielsen, Kantar, IGD, store visits, and others to identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities Updates: Provide regular updates on consumer behaviour, category performance, and competitor activity Presenting: Present findings in a clear and engaging manner, ensuring the message is understood and acted upon Category Reporting: Update and administration of regular reports and dashboards to track category performance, share insights with internal teams and retail partners Retailer Support: Assist the Category Manager in preparing presentations and insights for retailer meetings Range Reviews: Support new range launches, conduct store visits, perform gap-analysis, and review post-change performance Market Research: Stay updated on category, consumer, and market trends; providing relevant insights to the team Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working cross functionally with Innovation, Sales and Marketing to support the team Stakeholder Engagement: Support internal teams and external agencies with creative projects such as point-of-sale design, insight videos, and PowerPoint decks. Assist with internal stakeholder communication and trade exhibitions Ad Hoc Projects: Support the Category Manager and Senior Category Manager with ad hoc analysis and projects as required

Training:

Multi-channel Marketer Level 3.

Training Outcome:

Progress into Category Executive roles as a first step, before progressing to Category Management positions dependent on desire and performance.

Employer Description:

Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food companies with manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. Kepak’s vision is to be a successful, sustainable, future ready Food Business with differentiation at its core, that is a great place to work. This vision is underpinned by our values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food & Teamwork.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience