Senior FMCG Category Lead – Growth & Insights

Samworth Brothers Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK seeks a Senior Category Manager to develop category strategies and own customer reviews. Candidates should possess significant experience in category management within FMCG and be adept at utilizing market insight data. This role requires strong communication and leadership skills and involves site-based work 3-4 days a week. Join a dynamic team committed to collaboration and professional growth. Apply today to be part of a vibrant corporate family.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant category management experience within FMCG, at manager or senior manager level.
• Strong experience with data tools (e.g. Kantar, Dunnhumby, EPOS).
• Ability to translate insights into clear actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of category plans aligned to retailer strategies.
• Conduct customer category reviews with insights.
• Embed shopper insight into decision-making.
• Drive effective communication with stakeholders.
• Manage and develop Category Managers and Executives.

Skills

Category management experience

Using market and shopper data

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder communication

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in the UK seeks a Senior Category Manager to develop category strategies and own customer reviews. Candidates should possess significant experience in category management within FMCG and be adept at utilizing market insight data. This role requires strong communication and leadership skills and involves site-based work 3-4 days a week. Join a dynamic team committed to collaboration and professional growth. Apply today to be part of a vibrant corporate family.