Category Manager

2 days ago


London Area, United Kingdom The TalentPool Company Full time

Category Manager

London, South West - 3 days per week in the office


Our client, a B-Corp food brand who are in c30% growth YOY are hiring for a superstar Category Manager to lead the category function and foster collaborative category development relationships with external retail partners and internal stakeholders.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Transforming data into killer and actionable insights for UK teams, ensuring all stakeholders are updated on market performance.
  • Identifying distribution gaps and competitive advantages through data analysis.
  • Providing regular updates and recommendations to drive growth in the UK by spotting trends early.
  • Presenting strong arguments and insights to senior stakeholders, both in person and in writing.
  • Monitoring business performance to identify opportunities and risks, contributing to strategic planning.
  • Collaborating on new product development (NPD), pricing, and promotional strategies while aligning with business goals.
  • Sharing insights across global teams to adapt strategies towards a unified category vision.


Experience / Candidate required:


  • 3-4 years experience in category management within the FMCG industry, particularly with major grocery customers; familiarity with data agencies like Nielsen or Kantar is a plus.
  • Proven track record of delivering results through insight-led projects that add value.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills, capable of presenting data effectively and making insightful recommendations.
  • Ability to make impactful recommendations.
  • Commercial decision-making based on solid data analysis.
  • Experience or eagerness to mentor and manage a line report.
  • A commitment to social responsibility and ethical practices.


If this is you and you're keen to join a business where you can make an impact, and join a business for good apply below or send your cv to harleen@talentpoolcompany.com


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