TESCO CATEGORY PLANNING EXECUTIVE
As a result of the recent category partnership win with Tesco an exciting new vacancy now exists within the
Frontline Category Management and Shopper Marketing team. The key purpose of the role will be to support
the category partnership by helping Tesco create their category plans in line with Tesco’s strategy whilst using
Frontline category principles.
The role will be located at Tesco Head Offices in Welwyn Garden City 4 days a week with 1 day a week at
Frontline Offices in Midgate House, Peterborough. Travel to Frontline partner offices will also be required from
time to time. This role will provide a good introduction into category management and offer great insight into
working at retail.
Key responsibilities will include:
Tesco
 Provide data and analysis to support the Category Planning Manager through analysis of range and
space performance in order to support Tesco’s Range Strategy.
 Produce sales reports for all titles in current range by grade to show ROS, CROS, Max vol, ROS per
facing, MOD density etc. and use sales data to identify lines that are under/over performing and need
to change grade. Including Category and subcategory performance.
 Creation and implementation of planograms for Tesco. Assist in the building of a range at the
merchandising centre
Frontline
 Delivery of the agreed Category Management strategy to support the company business plan for the
Frontline partners
 Continually seek out Frontline category opportunities and threats. Translate this into specific
proposals for action and ensure that these are communicated to the Tesco NAM and interested
parties
 Report on the distribution share movements of Frontline, each Frontline Partner and our competitors
in Tesco. Set out next steps in order to capitalise and / or protect Frontline's position as well as to
mitigate any indefensible competitor activity
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
 Strong aptitude for analysis of data and interpretation for commercial action
 Excellent attention to detail
 Customer interface experience
 Persuasiveness and influencing skills
 Ownership, proactivity and enthusiasm
Educated to degree level or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
A full job description is available on request, however if you have any queries in the meantime please contact
Paula Cozens- Head of Category Management and Shopper Marketing.
If you wish to apply for this position, send your CV along with a covering letter to vacancies@flgroup.co.uk or
by post to the Human Resources Department, Frontline, Midgate House, Midgate, Peterborough PE1 1TN.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 4th February 2015
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