Senior Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Greater London, United Kingdom Vertical Advantage Full time

Location - c30 mins on a Train from central LondonWFO / WFH - 3 Days in the office (non-negotiable)Our client is a top global FMCG powerhouse, renowned for delivering market-leading food brands across the globe. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, they are at the forefront of shaping category thinking and driving commercial success. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that values strategic insight, collaboration, and leadership in the FMCG sector.Our client are seeking a Category Manager/Senior Category Manager working with a leading FMCG business to step up into this challenging position. The main driver is to lead strategic category initiatives while managing the one of the company’s most important UK customers. The right candidate will need to have grocery experience for a dynamic FMCG business.Reporting to the Head of Category, you will be responsible for translating market data into actionable insights, creating compelling category and range recommendations, and aligning these with retailer strategies. Your focus will be on delivering strategic and financial objectives, driving category and commercial growth, and strengthening internal and external relationships.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement category strategies to meet UK business and budget objectivesLead category partnerships with key retailers, unlocking growth opportunities through insight-driven recommendationsTranslate complex data into clear, actionable insights to inform category and commercial decision-makingAct as the voice of the category internally and externally, delivering compelling shopper and consumer rationaleCollaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Innovation, and Commercial teams to embed shopper-centric thinkingSupport customer planning and business development with robust category arguments and insight-led recommendationsContribute to business planning by aligning category growth initiatives with strategic brand and customer goalsMaintain strong relationships with retail partners, agencies, and suppliers to ensure aligned and effective strategiesRequirementsProven track record in a category management role within FMCG & managing Grocery accountsStrong analytical skills with expertise in interpreting and leveraging market and shopper dataDeep understanding of UK retail landscape and key customer strategiesExceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights clearly and persuasivelyExperience in working cross-functionally to deliver commercial outcomesStrategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and identify long-term opportunities for growthAbility to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and deliver to deadlinesSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionMarketing, Sales, and AnalystIndustriesFood and Beverage Retail, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Wholesale Food and Beverage #J-18808-Ljbffr



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