Senior Category Manager

A little bit about Lindt

We are a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845 operating in over 86 countries around the World. Guided by our Global purpose to Enchant the World with Chocolate and UK vision of Creating Moments to Make Everyone Feel Special, we have around 700 team members in the UK across our Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions. We are a Top 20 Great Place to Work and are proud of our incredible people, our unique values-led culture and our iconic market leading brands such as LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY.

We’re also proud of being one of the few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the world, where we control every step of our chocolate production.

A little bit about Lindt

We are a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845 operating in over 86 countries around the World. Guided by our Global purpose to Enchant the World with Chocolate and UK vision of Creating Moments to Make Everyone Feel Special, we have around 700 team members in the UK across our Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions. We are a Top 20 Great Place to Work and are proud of our incredible people, our unique values-led culture and our iconic market leading brands such as LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY.

We’re also proud of being one of the few ‘bean-to-bar’ chocolate makers in the world, where we control every step of our chocolate production.

Where you’ll be based
This role is based in Richmond Upon Thames, London (Hybrid Working: in the office or with the customer 60% and WFH 40%) 

How you could help us to Enchant the World with Chocolate

We have an exciting opportunity where you could be a part of our incredible team.

In this role you will lead the Category Management relationship with key grocery retailer(s), to achieve category influence and grow Lindt sales and perfect store KPI’s within Range, Display, Seasons & Promotions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Influence retailers through clear insight led rationale, delivering optimum execution for the Chocolate Category and Lindt Portfolio across all opportunities within:
  • Range reviews
  • Display
  • Promotions
  • Seasons
• Lead, motivate and coach category manager by setting clear priorities aligned to our category vision and business objectives
• Deliver targets against key perfect store KPI’s via Influence and utilisation of our Category Vision and Visions of Excellence frameworks

Supporting Category Controller to focus on longer term planning with customers. Leading with category vision insights with customers.

This leadership role will demand strong interpersonal and influencing skills to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external contacts:

• Customer Category, Space and Buying Teams
• Shopper and Brand Marketing Teams
• Commercial Team
• RGM

What experience you’ll bring

·         Experienced Category Manager, with proven individual results

·         Proven knowledge in category management within the UK grocery sector and recent experience partnering closely with Tesco

·         Passionate in problem solving for our customers and internally

·         Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and influence at all levels – internal and external

• Line management experience, with track record of developing people to reach their potential.
• Comfortable to prioritise for both self and team to deliver at pace.
• Confectionery category experience is also desirable.

How you will be rewarded

Internal Level 2

For the Senior Category Manager position, the salary range is £60,000 - £75,000. In addition, you will receive a benefits package including; bonus, pension, life cover, chocolate allowance; chocolate give-aways, chocolate discount, birthday day off and so much more!

Being yourself every day

We want everyone at Lindt feel safe to be themselves, ensuring they are empowered, represented, celebrated and included in our workplace. You’ll notice this throughout the recruitment process; in our ‘dress for your day’ policy and through our proactive DE&I strategy.

Living our values everyday

At Lindt UK, our values guide us in everything we do. Being Passionately Lindt, Always Evolving, Building Real Relationships, Acting Responsibly and Making An Impact are an integral part of life here at Lindt.

What you can expect from us

In return for everything that you’ll bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing organisation, where we’ll provide an environment where you will thrive, feel supported and fulfil your career aspirations, all while supporting your physical and mental wellbeing.