Category Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Greater London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Category Strategy Customer Relationship Management Data Analysis FMCG Commercial Insights

FULL DESCRIPTION

Category Manager – Hybrid (3 days office / 2 WFH + customer visits) A leading FMCG brand within the snacking space is looking for a Category Manager to join their high-performing commercial…

Category Manager

A leading FMCG brand within the snacking space is looking for a Category Manager to join their high-performing commercial team.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work across convenience, foodservice, impulse or Grocery channels, partnering with major customers including Spar, Unitas, and Compass, while influencing category strategy across a well-known portfolio.

You’ll play a key role in shaping category growth, with immediate involvement in a high-profile internal project focused on expanding the nuts category.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead category strategy across convenience & impulse channels
  • Partner closely with key customers (including symbol groups & foodservice operators)
  • Deliver actionable, insight-led recommendations to drive growth
  • Work cross-functionally with commercial and trading teams
  • Support and influence category direction across multiple product areas

About you:

  • Experience in Category, Insights, or Commercial roles within FMCG
  • Strong storytelling skills with data (Nielsen, IRI, dunnhumby, etc.)
  • Confident working with customers and presenting recommendations
  • Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  • Open to Category Executives stepping up

Why apply?

  • Exposure to senior leadership, including a highly experienced Impulse Trading Director
  • Strong internal culture with proven development opportunities
  • Opportunity to make a tangible impact on a priority growth category

If you’re looking for a role where you can own projects, influence customers, and accelerate your career in FMCG, this is well worth exploring.

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