Category Development Manager

Job description

Greater London - Commutable from South/Central London in 30/35 mins

The Business:

We've partnered with a category-leading FMCG business working in the Food & Drink industry that owns some of the most well-known brands in the category. The company generates a turnover of well over £1 billion globally and is a business that offers loads of great benefits, an exciting culture, training, and progression opportunities.

The Role:

You will be focused on unlocking category value and growth opportunities with retailers through the translation of market data & insight into actionable plans. You will need to broaden the sphere of influence and build close relationships with key external contacts with the retail customers.

Work closely with the brand marketing, Innovation, and MS&P teams and ensure clear category, consumer, shopper, and retailer rationale for the brands and retailer considerations are operated on in the planning/innovation process.

Main Responsibilities

• Establish the category by developing and executing a long-term plan and strategy
• Work with the commercial and marketing teams to support NPD initiatives according to category and customer-centric thinking
• Generate key category insights by overlooking and analysing consumer behaviours and market trends, identifying new business opportunities
• Optimise ranges by developing and leading Category Management projects
• Help deliver financial and strategic objectives
• Unlock category growth in the grocery channel within 2 of the most strategic accounts

Key Requirements

• Experience in category / Category Insight within the FMCG sector or a strong data lead agency (e.g. Nielsen, Kantar, IRI, dunnhumby)
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective interpersonal skills and a strong ability to negotiate
• Strong understanding of category development
• Degree or equivalent

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-08-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English