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Category Manager

2 months ago


United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

Contract Type: 12 month FTC

Location: London Area (hybrid)

Salary: Competitive basic + benefits

Are you an ambitious, proactive Category Manager looking to get stuck into an exciting new role?

Could you drive the growth strategy for one of the UK’s largest food businesses?

We are proud to be leading the search for an experienced Category Manager, on behalf of a business that’s home to some of the UK’s most iconic food brands.

The Role:

The successful candidate will take on an autonomous role managing the Tesco account. Reporting directly to the Category Controller, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading supplier within a dynamic and competitive category.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving category development and delivering sustainable value and volume growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain strong connections with key contacts at Tesco, including Buyers and Category Planners, to support category growth.
  • Create recommendations to optimise space and sales, ensuring alignment with growth opportunities and tracking share of shelf.
  • Work closely with sales and account teams to provide valuable insights and support, and foster strong internal relationships for effective collaboration.
  • Act as the key driver of category strategy, representing the retailer’s perspective to guide business decisions.
  • Assist with commercial presentations and new product development within your categories.
  • Keep category drivers current and ensure they are effectively used across all relevant teams.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A strong understanding of data tools, with the ability to accurately and quickly translate data into actionable insights.
  • The ability to influence buyers and merchandisers through compelling data-driven stories.
  • A commercially savvy individual who will understand the impact of category decisions on overall business performance.

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you – then I’d love to speak to you

If you’re interested in finding out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career, then please contact us today.

Please get in touch with Thomas or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.