Senior Category Development Lead

1 day ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Better placed recruitment Full time

Senior Category Development Lead Job Summary:

We are recruiting for a premium food brand that's making waves in the FMCG sector. With listings in major retailers, as well as a strong presence in independents and farm shops, this brand is poised for significant growth. The business is expanding into exciting new categories and requires a talented Senior Category Development Lead to join their team.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Play a pivotal role in delivering actionable insights to unlock growth for both the business and its retail partners.
  • Shaping category strategy, building strong relationships with buyers, and contributing to shaping promotional and ranging strategies.
  • Supporting NPD initiatives and contributing to developing the top-line category vision for customers.
  • Staying ahead of market trends and using historical data to provide recommendations that support business growth.
  • Leading analysis and delivering insights to marketing and commercial teams on pricing, promotions, events, and NPD/EPD.

Requirements:

  • Experience in FMCG, ideally within Category Management or Insights (client or agency side).
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel.
  • Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills, particularly with buyers and merchandising teams.
  • Proactive, outcome-focused, and able to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
  • Confident with data analysis, able to tell the story and highlight opportunities.

Salary Range: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience).



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