Category Manager
On-siteSolihull, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead Annual Business Planning and category strategy development across UK & Ireland segments through profit pool mapping and growth roadmap creation. Synthesize external market insights, shopper behavior data, and internal intelligence to identify growth opportunities, size share-of-wallet potential, and build targeted customer partnerships. Develop differentiated value propositions, segment-specific communication plans, and innovation agendas addressing sustainability and regulatory requirements like PPWR and EUDR. Partner with Sales and Innovation teams to translate complex trends into actionable commercial strategies, deliver growth-focused proposals, and monitor competitive benchmarking.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrable Marketing, Category Management, ideally within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or B2B company
- High familiarity with major market research databases and data sources such as Euromonitor, Mintel, IGD, or Kantar/Nielsen
- Proven ability to link deep analytical research to business performance, driving actionable plans that translate complex consumer and retail trends into clear profit metrics
- Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset to confidently guide matrix contacts and establish strong customer partnerships
- Strong organisational capability, acting as an outcome-focused self-starter who can effectively prioritise projects, judge business risks, and manage pre-defined budget targets
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)
- Strong curiosity and foundational interest in consumer behaviour, manufacturing supply chains, and fast-changing sales channels (e-commerce, retail marketing)
- Home-based role, with the need to travel to our site network across the UK&I and attend client meetings as required
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading business planning, category planning or strategic account planning processes, and translating market insights into actionable commercial strategies
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