Category Development Manager (FTC 12 months)

Your unique contribution

• Develop and Deliver Insight-Led Growth Strategies: Turn category, shopper, and consumer data into clear insights that drive growth for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and Off-Trade customers. Build strong retailer relationships, delivering category stories, trend insights, and growth recommendations. Support key customer engagements (e.g. range reviews, brand days) with compelling analysis. Represent the UK Spirits and RTD/RTS category in brand team decisions and NPD sell-in stories.
• Drive Category Thought Leadership: Develop forward-thinking category perspectives that keep [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ahead of market trends. Champion a fact-based, shopper-led view of the market and identify new growth opportunities.
• Maximise the Value of Data & Tools: Manage day-to-day relationships with data suppliers and ensure strong ROI on data investment. Use key data sources (e.g., NielsenIQ, Quantium, Dunnhumby, Nectar360, Kantar) to build robust insights.
• Influence Internally Across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]: Present category insights in key internal meetings and planning forums. Partner with brand teams to guide decisions and develop category-led customer stories. Work closely with Insights to integrate consumer understanding throughout the business.

Your blend of talent

This position could be right for you if you have experience in category development, customer insights, or commercial strategy, with exposure to off-trade channels and data-driven decision-making. Capabilities include excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, strong collaboration and influencing skills, a results-oriented mindset, project management skills, and proficiency in using AI for reporting and data analysis.

Who you’ll be working with

• Wider Category and Insights Team
• Strategy & Transformation Team
• Commercial account teams for your customer(s)
• Key category contacts within your customer(s) (buyers, range analysts, category planners)
• Brand teams for your dedicated brand(s)
• Client lead contact at your data agency (e.g., Nielsen, Nectar360, Dunnhumby, Kantar)
• Regular participation in relevant off-trade commercial meetings and key internal planning sessions

Our mix of benefits

For your health: private medical insurance, critical illness cover, optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance. Lifestyle benefits: 28 days annual holiday, employee pension, share incentive plan, family care, season ticket loans, free mortgage advice, payroll giving, and more. Access to gifts & discounts, including an annual allowance to spend on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] brands in the staff shop and employee discounts from high street retailers. Regular events in the office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust, and tools for wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality: the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Way

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we call it conviviality. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we promote a culture where everyone can be themselves. We will assess your application based on skills, experiences, and achievements, not gender, age, ethnic background, or other factors. If you require accommodations or flexible working, please let us know.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, with a portfolio including Absolut vodka, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Jameson, Martell, Havana Club, Beefeater, and many more. Our consolidated sales amounted to €10,959 million in FY25. We are listed on Euronext (RI) and part of the CAC 40.