Sales Category Executive

Job title: Sales Category Executive

Company: Kepak Group


Job description: Job Description:Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food companies with manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. Kepak’s vision is to be a successful, sustainable, future ready Food Business with differentiation at its core, that is a great place to work. This vision is underpinned by our values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion For Food & Teamwork.Category Executive – Red Meat DivisionEmbrace a vibrant and flexible work atmosphere with our hybrid model! You’ll be in the Blanchardstown office a few days each week, tailored to meet the business’s needs, and also have regular travel to the UK.Are you ready to kickstart your career in the dynamic world of FMCG? Here in Kepak we are now recruiting for a Category Executive in our Red Meat Division.As a Category Executive, you’ll be at the heart of our Insight, Innovation & Marketing team, working closely with the Senior Category Manager. You’ll dive into data analysis, create actionable insights, and support the delivery of category plans. This is your chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for travel across the UK and Ireland.What you’ll Do:

• Analyze market data to identify trends and opportunities
• Create reports and dashboards to track performance and share insights with internal teams and retail partners
• Support retailer meetings with insightful presentations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align category plans with business goals and strategy
• Research the market, staying up to date on category, consumer and market trends and providing insights to the team

What We Offer:

• A hybrid work environment with travel opportunities within Ireland the UK and some European travel
• A platform to grow your career in a leading FMCG company
• A chance to work with passionate professionals and be part of a team recognised for excellence

Requirements:

• 1-2 years experience in a data-focused or analytical role, preferably within FMCG, retail, or a similar industry
• Comfortable working with data, with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with Excel (Power BI, or Tableau is a plus)
• Attention to detail with strong focus on accuracy and the ability to interpret data effectively
• Good communication skills and confident in presenting insights and collaborating with internal teams
• A Team Player who is eager to learn, proactive, and able to contribute to a collaborative team
• Knowledge and understanding of grocery retail and shopper behaviour in the UK and Ireland is desirable but not essential
• Full clean driving licence with access to own transport

Benefits:What can we offer you?

• Company Pension
• Further Education support – You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Employee Discount Platform – All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme – Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards – We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program – help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.

Expected salary:

Location: Dublin

Job date: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:22:10 GMT

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