Our client, a well respected food manufacturer & processor, are currently looking for a Category Executive to deliver genuine commercial impact across the UK grocery retail landscape, turning data-driven insight into meaningful growth strategies.

Join a forward-looking business that celebrates entrepreneurial thinking, empowers its people, and prides itself on creating products loved by millions. If you’re passionate about driving category performance and thrive on turning complex information into powerful business decisions, this could be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leading UK retailers to identify and develop category growth opportunities across ranging, merchandising, pricing, promotions, NPD, and marketing initiatives.
• Deliver robust category insight and strategic recommendations that drive value for both customers and consumers.
• Analyse and interpret market and shopper data to uncover behavioural trends and growth drivers.
• Support the commercial, NPD, and technical teams with clear category guidance and evidence-based recommendations.
• Conduct competitor and market analysis through regular store visits, pricing reviews, and trend monitoring.
• Build strong relationships with retail partners and internal stakeholders to deliver collaborative, insight-led solutions.
• Travel to customer sites, retail stores, and company locations as part of your ongoing category development activity.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience within food or drink category management or FMCG commercial environments.

• A sharp analytical mind with excellence in interpreting and presenting complex data sets in a clear, engaging way.

• Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• High levels of initiative and resilience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.

Key Benefits

• Enhanced holiday entitlement

• Free on-site parking

• Subsidised staff canteen

• Pension scheme and life assurance

• Discounted staff shop

• Health perks including complimentary health surveillance

• Ongoing professional development and internal progression opportunities

• Employee engagement activities and seasonal incentives

• Refer-a-friend and Death in Service schemes

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that rewards fresh ideas, initiative, and ambition. Your insight will shape not only the category’s success but also the future direction of a fast-growing food brand.

Please get in touch for more information on this role or apply with your CV today!