Kenvueis currently recruiting for a:

Category DevelopmentExecutive

AtKenvue, werealisethe extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science,we’rethe 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 ismade by22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed todeliverthe best products to our customers. Withexpertiseand empathy, being aKenvuermeansto havethe power toimpactlifeof 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

TheKenvueCustomerCategory Development teamis responsible fordelivering category plans that build sustainable growth for bothKENVUEand our retail partners.

AsaCategoryExecutive, you willpartnerwith ourcustomers to provide category and shopper insightsandprovidecompelling actionableplans andsolutions to grow categoryandKenvuesales.

You will lead the category agendafor your categories in your customeras well asworking closely withyourline managertoprovideadditional category insights to support their categories. You will work closely with thecustomer development teamto influence and accelerate the implementation of theKENVUEcategory vision

You are accountable forKenvuedistribution and shelf presenceand achieving our Perfect Store metricsthrough Range Reviews.

Role Scope & Deliverables

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

• Develop rangeand spacerecommendations that enableoptimumdistribution and visibility of NPIand 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,throughsharingand tailoringour category growth strategies& delivering category recommendations

• Providecategory insights and thinkingwithin yourinternalcustomer Multi-Functional Selling Team

• Executetheoptimalcontact strategy to win withyour retailer

• Accountable for managingKenvuecategory performance trackers and highlighting progress,opportunitiesandrisks

• Provideadditionalcategory insights and data on all categories

• Be a key part of the highly engaged team culture in theCategory DevelopmentTeam, sharing learnings and supporting your colleagues across the full team

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

• Understanding ofCategory Developmentin FMCGand commercialacumen

• Experience of the retailer range review process and timings,and havehad external engagementwith customer buyingmerchandising teams

• Experience of working withcustomer and shopper insights

• Proficiencyin Nielsen,Kantarand customer databases(iedunnhumby)essential

Other:

• Degree level educated or equivalent

• Proficient spoken and written use of the English Language

• Up to 50% Travel within UKfor Customer Visits where applicable

KeyCompetencies:

• Ability to build strong relationshipsand connect inclusively

• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen

• Clear biasfor actionand personal ownership for results

• Combining multiple sources of data to create compelling selling stories

What’sin 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 againston the basis ofdisability.