FMCG Category Manager - #1688929

Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking food manufacturer in London, who are looking for an experienced Category Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company known for offering excellent career development and job satisfaction. You will play a crucial role in delivering ambitious growth targets and be instrumental in positioning the company as a category leader and strategic partner to its major grocery retail customers.

FMCG Category Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and strengthen category relationships with key UK grocery customers by acting as a trusted adviser or challenger.
• Deliver clear, data-driven, and actionable category insights to support both customer and business growth.
• Influence key retailer decisions regarding range, space, and distribution.
• Adopt a comprehensive category approach that considers both brand and retailer brand dynamics.
• Collaborate with Marketing to:
  • Offer an external perspective on consumer, shopper, retailer, and competitor trends.
  • Identify strategic questions, category gaps, and growth opportunities.
  • Contribute to consumer/shopper-led NPD and category initiatives.
  • Craft compelling sell-in stories.
• Represent the voice of the shopper internally and externally.
• Support the Head of Category and Senior Category Manager in embedding category visions, drivers, and strategies across the organisation.

FMCG Category Manager Candidate Profile:

You are a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment. You are passionate about turning data into insight and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding commercial outcomes.

FMCG Category Manager Required Background:

• Proven experience in FMCG category management (minimum 3 years), ideally within the UK market.
• Strong working knowledge of UK grocery retail landscape.

FMCG Category Manager Key Skills & Attributes:

• Deep understanding of category management principles and commercial strategy.
• Advanced analytical thinking and interpretation of data.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to simplify insights into compelling, action-oriented strategies.
• Highly organised, capable of managing multiple projects and timelines.
• Collaborative, with strong internal and external relationship-building skills.
• Skilled in using insight platforms such as Circana/Nielsen, Kantar, and Dunnhumby.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

FMCG Category Manager Personal Attributes:

• A proactive ‘can-do’ attitude – willing to roll up sleeves and get involved.
• Dynamic, creative, and analytically robust.
• Naturally curious, always asking “why?” and exploring beyond the data.
• Confident in expressing opinions and contributing to constructive challenge.

FMCG Category Manager Benefits & Package:

Competitive salary + car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company sick pay

Life assurance

Health care

Permanent Health Insurance

Pension scheme

If you would like to apply for this role, please send an up to date copy of your CV to Kate Evans as soon as possible quoting reference GP292