Category Manager (Food) - Grocery

West London Permanent £45,000 - £54,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with a proven track record in driving category growth, to join an ambitious team and develop their career as a Category Manager.
  • Work for a leading household brand
  • Work across major grocery retailers in a customer facing role

About Our Client

Our client is a global business, with the number one brand within the category they're famous for, and are driving growth in competitor categories also.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the category team and help them continue to both lead from the front, and to challenge and grow in other categories.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement category strategies to meet business objectives.
  • Analyse market trends and consumer data to provide actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align category plans with sales and marketing.
  • Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Monitor category performance and recommend improvements as needed.
  • Present findings and strategies to senior management and other teams.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Category Manager should have:

  • Proven experience in category management within the FMCG industry.
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
  • Knowledge of marketing strategies and consumer behaviour trends.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • This role is 5 days a week in the office in West London.
  • Open to part-time and full-time applications.

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £40000 to £54000 per annum.
  • Additional car allowance.
  • Permanent position with growth opportunities in the FMCG industry.
  • Part-time and full-time applicants welcome.
Contact
Will Barratt
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6900176
Phone number
+44 207 269 2223

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
West London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Will Barratt
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2223
Job reference
JN-122025-6900176