Category Development Manager

At Griffin's Snacks, we're proud of our heritage and being New Zealand's largest snack food company, producing a wide range of iconic and much-loved kiwi brands - many of which have been known and loved for generations.We're looking for a commercially curious and positive team player with strong communication skills to join our team in the role of Category Development Manager, managing our biscuits portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Category NZ, this central role sits within our Category Team and is based at our Head Office in Ellerslie, Auckland.You will be responsible to drive category growth through data-led insights, strategic planning, and commercial collaboration.

The ideal candidate is not only passionate about consumers and market trends but also has a strong grasp of revenue management and commercial acumen to influence key business decisions and retail partnerships.Key Responsibilities : Lead category strategy and development plans to drive market share, volume, and value growth.Analyse shopper, market, and performance data to identify opportunities and unlock category growth.Collaborate closely with internal teams (sales, marketing, revenue management) and retail partners to optimize assortment, pricing, and promotion strategies.Support customer business planning with category insights and recommendations tailored to each retail partner.Track competitor activity, market shifts, and shopper behaviour to inform agile decision-making.What You'll Bring : Proven experience in a Category Management or Category Development role within the FMCG sector.Strong understanding of revenue growth management (RGM) and pricing strategy.Strong capabilities in Excel, PowerPoint, IRI, Nielsen (if you have worked with data services such as Dunhumby that would be an extra tick!)An innovative curious mindset– you're not afraid to challenge the status quo and throw new ideas into the mixExperience working in a front-line sales role (NAM, NBM, KAM or Territory Manager) is an advantageResilience, positivity and a solutions-focused approach– nothing is ever a problem!

Strong presentation skills, both within internal and external environmentsExcellent commercial acumen and ability to turn data into actionable insights.Confident working cross-functionally and influencing both internal stakeholders and customers.What can you expect in return?

In addition to having plenty of snacks on hand in the office, you can expect to be part of a supportive working environment where you'll feel engaged and valued, career growth opportunities, flexible working options and a focus on health and wellness to make your workplace more enjoyable – including Birthday leave and Wellbeing & Volunteer Days!

If you have the experience we are looking for and you're keen to be part of an internationally owned but locally operated company creating happy snacking moments every day, we'd love to hear from you!

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: Yes NoMessage : Income Type : AttachmentsResume / CV : You can add / change attachments on second page of this application formHere at Griffin's Snacks we're proudly owned by Intersnack, a private company founded in Germany in 1968.

Although internationally owned, we are still very much a local company - we manufacture our great tasting products across four factories in New Zealand (two in South Auckland and one each in Wellington and Nelson) and employ over 800 people nationwide.For over 160 years, we've been making some of New Zealand's favourite biscuits, crackers, potato chips and bars and it's been a pretty delicious journey, but for us, it's been about more than just the food.

Ever since John Griffin opened our first factory early in the 19th century, our communities have mattered to us too.

We're about getting stuck in and helping where we can, so everyone gets the chance to share in our passion for life and food.Across all of our manufacturing sites, we encourage a work environment that is exciting, challenging and we strive for innovation in everything we do.

Our aim is for our people to share in our success, enjoy our products and reap the benefits of their hard work within a supportive environment where work-life balance is encouraged, and genuine growth and career opportunities are on offer.In joining the Intersnack family, we now are a part of their global business – adding to their large portfolio of local and international snack brands, from potato chips, nuts, and baked products to specialty snacks.

Intersnack are present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond and are passionate about enriching people's lives with the right choice of great-tasting snacks.

Every day, more than 15 million consumers around the globe enjoy products from the range of Intersnack brands!

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