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Category Analyst - Myprotein Retail

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Job Category

Data

Division

THG Nutrition

Location

UK, Manchester

Job Type

Full-time

THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients’ brands globally.  

We’re powered by a global team of over 7,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it’s this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.

We’re always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey. So, if you’re ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you. 

THG Nutrition & Wellness

THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear.

We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and empower those who want more. We break conventions, we’re a force for good, and we keep it real. These are the values that drive us through every day. 

Everything we do is done in-house, from manufacturing and new product development to content creation, e-commerce, marketing and logistics. This means we’re perfectly positioned to deliver to our vision and keep our place at the top of a fast-moving, global industry.  

It's an incredibly exciting time to join the team, and we’re always looking for talented people who share our vision and values to drive our Nutrition & Wellness movement forward. 

Category Analyst - THG NutritionMyprotein

Location: THG HQ Manchester (WA15 0AF) - Office based

Job Overview: 

We're on the lookout for a commercially driven Category Analyst to dive deep into the world of THG Nutrition & Wellness, home to leading brands such as Myprotein. This is a key role in the business sitting with in the category team and supporting and executing category strategy for a specific product category within THG Nutrition.  

As a key player on our team, you'll be the analytical backbone, responsible for uncovering insights that will drive our category to new heights and be at the forefront of influencing the success of THG Nutrition's brands. 

Responsibilities will include: 

  • Demonstrating best in class category insight, strategies and recommendations for one of the product categories of Myprotein. 
  • Managing reporting for your category to ensure relevant business leads are aware of performance and key movements / trends 
  • Providing analytical support in the development of category plans and range rationalisation / expansion 
  • Work in synergy with the rest of the THG teams including, Trading, Marketing, Finance, Product Development and Buying/Supply Chain to deliver sustainable and profitable growth to your category 
  • Supporting Product / Innovation team with relevant insights to continue to develop the category 
  • Working with Trading & Marketing to identifying new and innovative ways to drive growth to the website through existing & new channels
  • Develop strong reporting skills while working with, Excel, SQL, Big Query and Tableau. 

Requirements: 

  • Degree qualified in an analytical subject from a top tier University 
  • Results driven with an analytical mind, who enjoys getting deep into data to pull out actionable insights 
  • Strong commercial knowledge with an interest in nutrition industry and wider market trends 
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with all key stakeholders 
  • Able to use excel at an intermediate level 
  • Nielsen experience or Kantar or IRI 
  • Strong organisational skills with an ability to work with initiative in a fast-paced environment 
  • Experience using SQL – preferred but not required 
  • Experience with data visualisation software (Tableau/Looker) – preferred but not required 
  • Desire to take on a role with a high level of autonomy and responsibility 
  • Excellent communication, relationship building and management skills 

What's on offer: 

  • Competitive Salary  
  • Birthday off  
  • 25 days holiday + bank Holidays 
  • Company doctor  
  • Onsite Barber/Hairdresser 
  • Onsite Physiotherapist  
  • Free onsite staff gym at THG Icon office  
  • Discounts across THG Brands  
  • Pension  
  • Other benefits 

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Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further. 

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

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