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Category Development Manager

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United Kingdom , Maidstone

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Salary:

28000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

As part of a new expansion, Field Sales Solutions, in partnership with Procter & Gamble, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our award‑winning team as a Category Development Manager. We’re looking for a tenacious, detail‑driven individual to become a category expert in Electrical Beauty & Skincare. You’ll work closely with store colleagues to deliver exceptional in‑store execution, ensure product availability, improve stock accuracy, and make shopping easier for consumers. This role is key to driving category growth and expanding P&G’s product range.

Job Responsibility:

  • Execute EB & Skin field sales strategies tailored to customer needs
  • Ensure product availability, accurate inventory, and compliant fixtures
  • Build strong relationships with store managers and colleagues
  • Use EPOS data to identify opportunities, resolve issues, and drive sales
  • Conduct business reviews to grow category and range performance
  • Deliver training to store teams on products, new launches, and initiatives
  • Share insights and collaborate with colleagues to ensure joined‑up execution

Requirements:

  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • full clean driving licence
  • Strong knowledge of grocery and high‑street retail sectors
  • Detailed understanding of Electrical Beauty & Skincare categories
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Commercial acumen and ability to interpret data into actionable insight
  • Positive, flexible, and self‑motivated attitude
  • IT literate and confident working independently and in a team
What we offer:
  • Up to 15% performance related bonus
  • Company car & fuel card
  • Best‑in‑class training through our in‑house academy
  • Career development opportunities
  • Incentive programmes
  • Health, wellness, and financial support

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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