Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I

Seniority Level: Associate Category Manager - London The Purpose (of the role) As a Category Manager for our Premium Retail customers, you will be responsible for developing and owning the Category Management agenda and customizing & implementing our Category Vision, drivers and tactics. This will drive category growth for our customers and for ABI brands within our customers. At Budweiser Brewing Group, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world's most loved beers, building iconic brands like Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us. We're a team of passionate owners who aren't afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So let's take on the challenge together. Cheers to dreaming big! The role: Present insights to customers and commercial teams in a creative and engaging way that drives collaborative thinking and leads to tangible action to drive category growth Plan, lead and flawlessly execute range updates and range reviews in line with ABI & customer objectives based on robust category and shopper insight Implement strategies to maximise range, primary space, location, availability, and macro space incorporating all 12 category growth levers including off-fixture space, NPD support, new listings / distribution gains / de-list defence and retail format development Work closely with insights, brand, trade marketing and sales teams to identify category growth opportunities and optimise customer selling stories Who we're looking for: A strategic thinker, someone who has the credibility and gravitas to put constructive challenge into both customers and internal sales teams Ability to create great customer relationships across a range of key personnel (buying, category development, merchandising, marketing, shopper insights) Become the go to contact when the customer is looking for dependable advice or to evaluate in store performance and collaborate with customer to develop mutually beneficial category plans Deliver the market/shopper insight required to drive category forward for benefit of the shopper, the retailer & AB InBev Benefits & Perks: Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions 25 days holidays per year Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall wellbeing (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental etc.) A beer allowance to enjoy our brands 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community 5 employee networks to support diversity and inclusion Global Bonus WPA Private Medical Care 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver 'Return to Work' programme What you can expect from us: In this role, you'll have the potential to transform our business and your career. You'll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. We're a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded. We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You'll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network and have direct control over your career and where it takes you. As the leading global brewer, we are committed to bringing people together for a better - and more equal - world. A more equal world starts when everyone can thrive. At Budweiser Brewing Group we value the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce and we strongly encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. If this sounds like the incredible opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today. &I