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CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
A strategic discipline which attracts some of the brightest minds
Experienced Category Managers are highly sought after in the world of Consumer Goods.
Being able to develop actionable insights from a wide range of research & data, and act as a true advisor both internally to the sales and marketing teams, and externally to some of the biggest retailers, are two key components in this role.
It's a strategic discipline which attracts some very talented individuals to this area, who enjoy a lot of variety in their role and the ability to make a significant impact to their category's overall growth and performance.
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Rob Nelson
After graduating from Northumbria University with a degree in business, I moved to London looking for a career which was fast-paced and could offer progression based on performance – recruitment offered both and my journey began. 4 years later myself and Sam started Allexo, and what an incredible journey it’s been so far! What is your area of sp...
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Sam Musgrave
I’m one of the Directors and joint founding members of Allexo Search. After graduating from University, and spending just over a year travelling the world, I, like so many people, fell into the world of recruitment. Starting my career in 2006, I was naturally drawn towards and developed a strong interest in FMCG/Consumer Goods and I continue to ...
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