Senior Category Manager 14 Month FTC - FMCG Food

A leading UK snack manufacturer is seeking a Senior Category Manager to join their team on a 14-month fixed-term contract. Part of a major European food group with operations across 30+ countries, this business is known for its award-winning culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to sustainability and employee wellbeing. This is a pivotal customer-facing and strategic role, acting as the lead Category Advisor for a major UK supermarket group. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering category solutions that drive growth for both the retailer and the business, with ownership of the full category relationship. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary Category Advisor to a major UK grocery retailer, building strong partnerships across multiple levels and functions within the customer organisation Develop and execute long and short-term category growth plans, using best-in-class insights to influence range, merchandising, promotional strategy and in-store activation Lead the customer commercial agenda internally, ensuring customer learnings are shared across the business and integrated into commercial planning cycles Manage and develop the relationship with third-party data providers, becoming an expert user of insight tools to deliver strategic recommendations Support cross-functional project teams on key commercial growth initiatives, acting as the voice of the customer Upskill internal teams, particularly Sales, on category insight tools and how to build compelling category-based customer narratives Define and embed the category vision for key customers in line with their corporate objectives and growth opportunities The Ideal Candidate You'll have solid Category Management experience within FMCG, with strong data interpretation and analytical skills that enable you to translate complex information into clear strategic and commercial recommendations. Experience with market data software such as Nielsen and Kantar is essential, and familiarity with retailer-specific insight platforms would be advantageous. You'll understand different channel dynamics and bring strong commercial acumen to the role. Equally important is your ability to influence with gravitas, communicate effectively, and build productive relationships both internally and externally. You'll be tenacious, results-driven, and a strategic thinker who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Location: Berkshire Package: £65,000 + £5K Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Allexo search