Category Manager

2 days ago

Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Tarsh & Partners Marketing Recruitment Full time

Category Manager – FMCG

Home Counties – Berkshire/Hampshire borders

£45,000 plus benefits

TP436024

Are you an aspiring Category marketing professional with a passion for uncovering insights in the FMCG sector? We’re looking for a Category (or junior) Manager to join our collaborative, curious, and high-performing team.

In this role, you’ll become the company expert on the market, harnessing cutting-edge data platforms like Circana Unify, Kantar My Worldpanel, and Assosia to uncover trends, deliver insights, and build compelling recommendations for our retail partners. With a strong “category-first” approach, you’ll drive growth for our brands in key retail channels, working closely with Brand, Sales, Shopper and Travel Retail teams.

What you’ll do:

  • Analyse and interpret market data to identify growth opportunities
  • Act as the voice of the retailer, ensuring their needs align with our business strategies
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing to deliver category-led recommendations
  • Prepare and present engaging insights in customer meetings
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations to inform decision-making

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience: 1-2 years in a category management or similar analytical role
  • Skills: Advanced Excel and PowerPoint, strong numeracy, and data interpretation
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with market data platforms like Circana, Nielsen, Kantar, or Dunnhumby
  • Mindset: Curious, detail-oriented, and an exceptional communicator who thrives in collaboration

Why this role?

  • We’re a global leader in our marked, with a portfolio of well-loved and recognised brands
  • We are a winners of a “Great Place to Work” title (2024)
  • We have a supportive and dynamic team driving ambitious growth plans
  • We offer a hybrid working model with occasional domestic and overseas travel

Apply today and bring your passion for insights to this wonderful company

At Tarsh & Partners, we are committed to finding the right roles for talented candidates. We are a leading name in recruitment with experience working with brand management, communications, commercial and category management specialists. If you would like to discuss this role, or any other roles that might be suitable, please e-mail alex@tarshpartnership.co.uk

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