Category Insight Executive

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Preston
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Data & Analytics
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SKILLS

Analytical Mindset Data Interpretation Stakeholder Engagement Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office FMCG Knowledge EPOS Data Analysis Full UK Driving Licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Category Insight Executive

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting for a Category Insight Executive to join our client, a leading UK food manufacturing business in order to support one of the UK's largest grocery retailers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in category, insights, and commercial strategy, with direct exposure to a major retail account and the chance to influence real business decisions.

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Salary: Negotiable

Contract Type: Permanent

Key Duties

  • Analyse sales, EPOS and market data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Deliver category insights to support ranging, pricing, promotions and NPD.
  • Monitor consumer behaviour and market trends using tools such as Kantar/Nielsen.
  • Support the development of category strategies to drive growth.
  • Conduct store visits and competitor analysis to benchmark performance.
  • Work cross-functionally to support commercial and product initiatives.
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external retail partners.

Requirements

  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
  • Confident communicator with good stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience in FMCG, retail, insights or analytical roles (desirable, not essential).
  • Exposure to Kantar, Nielsen or EPOS data (advantageous).
  • Full UK driving licence (essential).

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Hybrid/flexible working.
  • Career development and progression opportunities.
  • Exposure to major UK retail customers.
  • Collaborative and fast-paced working environment.

Interested? Apply now! [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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