Assistant Category Manager, Product Development

6 days ago


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Morepeople 01780 Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Category Management Specialist to join our team at Morepeople 01780. As an Assistant Category Manager, Product Development, you will play a key role in driving engagement with our category strategy and influencing retailers to execute our brand plans and initiatives.

About the Role:

  • You will be responsible for using continuous data sources to guide and support our commercial team in developing relationships with retailers to understand their shoppers and maximize category opportunities.
  • You will provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders through continuous data, shopper, and category knowledge, demonstrating category thought leadership and championing the voice of the shopper.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and influence retailer category reviews to drive business growth and category optimization.
  • Develop and implement category-based selling strategies to maximize sales and market share.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with retailers to influence their decisions and drive business results.
  • Utilize data provider tools and databases to inform category strategies and drive business outcomes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement marketing plans that drive business growth and category optimization.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in FMCG category management, preferably in the food industry.
  • Proven track record of leading and influencing retailer category reviews and driving business growth.
  • Experience in category-based selling and building collaborative relationships with retailers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive business outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.


  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Burman Recruitment Full time

    Job Summary:Burman Recruitment is seeking a skilled Category Manager/Project Buyer to join their team. As a key member of the Estates division, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to support the University's objectives.Key Responsibilities:Procurement Strategy Development: Lead the development and execution of...

  • Category Manager

    1 week ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge)Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.Salary: Competitive basic + benefitsAre you a driven and ambitious Category Manager?Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britains best known retailer? The CompanyWe've teamed up with a major...

  • Category Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge) Salary: Competitive basic + benefits Are you a driven and ambitious Category Manager? Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britains best known retailer? The Company We've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness....

  • Category Manager

    2 days ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge) Salary: Competitive basic + benefits Are you a driven and ambitious Category Manager? Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britain best known retailer? The Company We've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness....

  • Category Manager

    2 days ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge) Salary: Competitive basic + benefits Are you a driven and ambitious Category Manager? Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britain best known retailer? The Company We've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness....

  • Category Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge)Salary: Competitive basic + benefitsAre you a driven and ambitious Category Manager?Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britains best known retailer? The CompanyWe've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness. They boast a...

  • Category Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge)Salary: Competitive basic + benefitsAre you a driven and ambitious Category Manager?Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britains best known retailer? The CompanyWe've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness. They boast a...

  • Category Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge) Salary: Competitive basic + benefits Are you a driven and ambitious Category Manager? Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britains best known retailer? The Company We've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness....

  • Category Manager

    1 week ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge)Salary: Competitive basic + benefitsIncrease your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.Are you a driven and ambitious Category Manager?Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britains best known retailer? The CompanyWe've teamed up with...

  • Category Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge)Salary: Competitive basic + benefitsAre you a driven and ambitious Category Manager?Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britains best known retailer? The CompanyWe've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness. They...

  • Category Manager

    1 day ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge) Salary: Competitive basic + benefits Are you a driven and ambitious Category Manager? Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britain best known retailer? The Company We've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness. They...

  • Category Manager

    2 days ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge)Salary: Competitive basic + benefitsAre you a driven and ambitious Category Manager?Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britain best known retailer?The CompanyWe've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness. They boast a...

  • Category Manager

    2 days ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge)Salary: Competitive basic + benefitsTake the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.Are you a driven and ambitious Category Manager?Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britain best known retailer?The CompanyWe've teamed up with a...

  • Category Manager

    2 days ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge)Salary: Competitive basic + benefitsAre you a driven and ambitious Category Manager?Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britain best known retailer?The CompanyWe've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness. They boast...

  • Category Manager

    22 hours ago


    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge)Salary: Competitive basic + benefitsAre you a driven and ambitious Category Manager?Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britain best known retailer?The CompanyWe've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness. They boast a...


  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Burman Recruitment Full time

    Competitive Salary: up to £49,000 per annumBurman Recruitment is seeking a skilled Category Manager/Procurement Specialist to join their team in Cambridge. As a key member of the Estates division, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to achieve optimal value for money and enhance procurement best practices.Key...


  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Burman Recruitment Full time

    Competitive Salary: up to £49,000 per annumBurman Recruitment is seeking a skilled Category Manager/Procurement Specialist to join their team in Cambridge. As a key member of the Estates division, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to achieve optimal value for money and enhance procurement best practices.Key...


  • Peterborough, United Kingdom Travis Perkins plc Full time

    Are you looking to take your first step into a career in Buying and Category Management? Do you have drive and ambition and aspire to work in a dynamic, commercial business? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! As a Commercial Category Assistant at Travis Perkins you will play a vital role in being the first point of contact for our branches and...

  • Category Manager

    2 days ago


    Cambridgeshire, UK, Eastern England, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Location: Fully remote (head office in Cambridge)Salary: Competitive basic + benefitsAre you a driven and ambitious Category Manager?Are you ready to lead the category strategy within Britain best known retailer?The CompanyWe've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness. They boast...


  • Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

    Fully remote (head office in Cambridge) Salary: Competitive basic + benefits We've teamed up with a major player in the UK food space, dedicated to creating products that celebrate natural goodness. They boast a portfolio filled with iconic brands that people love to enjoy every day. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving category...