Drinks Category Manager & NAM £55k + 20% Bonus

Drinks Category Manager & National Account Manager Hyper Growth Food & Beverages / FMCG Firm London (Hybrid) c.£55k + 20% Bonus + More

To apply please contact Oskar - with your CV.

Due to consistent growth and expansion, a unique opportunity has emerged for a Category Manager & National Account Manager to join a Hyper Growth Food & Beverages / FMCG firm. They seek a Category Manager & National Account Manager to develop and execute category strategies taking responsibility for their Drinks related spend in order to deliver value add, cost savings, drive sustainability agendas, mitigate supply chain risk, and contribute to category growth and innovation.

This Drinks Category Manager & National Account Manager opportunity is career transforming and provides ample opportunities for professional development by opening the doors to an extensive network of globally recognised suppliers, clientele, a dynamic & collaborative working environment, and the ability to leverage the firm's unrivalled purchasing power.

If you are an ambitious Account Manager, NAM, Category Development Manager, Category Manager, Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Manager with tangible experience in food & beverages (preferably drinks) and possess working experience with major suppliers, then joining this world-class & multi-award-winning function could be an exciting and logical next career move for you.

The firm is offering a strong package and operates on a flexible hybrid working structure with 2 offices located in London or Surrey. If this opportunity sounds of interest, please apply via this advert or send a copy of your CV to to find out more.

Drinks Category Manager Responsibilities:

• Create category strategies and income growth plans by identifying market opportunities to develop the company and range offering to deliver quality and growth margins.
• Develop and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders/suppliers to collaborate and deliver cost savings and category innovations/growth on Beverages related spend.
• Performance, account, and contract management of new and existing suppliers across Food & Beverages related spend to maximize cost savings, win, and retain clients.

Drinks Category Manager Required Experience:

• Strong commercial acumen and end-to-end direct procurement experience within Food & Beverages categories within the Foodservice, Hospitality, FMCG, Wholesale, or Contract Catering industries.
• Demonstrable experience focused on category management or account management.
• Strong negotiation skills, strong communicator, and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders/suppliers to influence buy-in and drive forward category strategies.

If you are enticed by acquiring greater category responsibility or exposure to a broad, lucrative & fast-moving product range within an iconic food & beverage firm, please submit your CV to Oskar at .