Senior Category Manager 14 Month FTC - FMCG Food
Location
Berkshire
Specialism
Category Management
Contract
Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
Salary
£60000 - £65000 per annum + £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Ref
1692A_1783338220
A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Senior Category Manager to join their team on a 14-month fixed-term contract. Part of a major European food group with operations across 30+ countries, this business is known for its award-winning culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to sustainability and employee wellbeing.
This is a pivotal customer-facing and strategic role, acting as the lead Category Advisor for a major UK supermarket group. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering category solutions that drive growth for both the retailer and the business, with ownership of the full category relationship.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary Category Advisor to a major UK grocery retailer, building strong partnerships across multiple levels and functions within the customer organisation
Develop and execute long and short-term category growth plans, using best-in-class insights to influence range, merchandising, promotional strategy and in-store activation
Lead the customer commercial agenda internally, ensuring customer learnings are shared across the business and integrated into commercial planning cycles
Manage and develop the relationship with third-party data providers, becoming an expert user of insight tools to deliver strategic recommendations
Support cross-functional project teams on key commercial growth initiatives, acting as the voice of the customer
Upskill internal teams, particularly Sales, on category insight tools and how to build compelling category-based customer narratives
Define and embed the category vision for key customers in line with their corporate objectives and growth opportunities
The Ideal Candidate:
You'll have solid Category Management experience within FMCG, with strong data interpretation and analytical skills that enable you to translate complex information into clear strategic and commercial recommendations.
Experience with market data software such as Nielsen and Kantar is essential, and familiarity with retailer-specific insight platforms would be advantageous. You'll understand different channel dynamics and bring strong commercial acumen to the role.
Equally important is your ability to influence with gravitas, communicate effectively, and build productive relationships both internally and externally. You'll be tenacious, results-driven, and a strategic thinker who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Location: Berkshire
Package: £65,000 + £5K Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
