Category Development Manager

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time
Job Description

Category Development Manager

Location: London Area

Hybrid: 3 Days in head office

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits

About the role

This online category management role offers the opportunity to shape category growth for a leading FMCG organisation with a strong market presence in its categories. You will be responsible for delivering industry-leading insights, building strategic relationships, and executing effective category growth plans. Collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams in Sales, Marketing, and Planning, you will play a pivotal role in influencing online product ranges, merchandising, business planning, and promotions, ultimately driving sales and increasing market share.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate strong relationships with online trade buyers.
  • Implement data-driven strategies for category growth.
  • Identify opportunities for optimization through insights.
  • Collaborate with internal teams on category initiatives.
  • Enhance online product performance and visibility.
  • Contribute to business planning with actionable insights.
  • Monitor category performance and track growth metrics.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in category management within the FMCG sector, a strong understanding of the online retail environment, and the ability to turn shopper and market insights into actionable strategies. Strong relationship-building, cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Planning teams, and proficiency in tools like Nielsen and Kantar are essential. Excellent communication and presentation skills are necessary for influencing stakeholders.

What We Offer:

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.



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