Category Insights Manager

Category Manager - Grocery (4-Month FTC)
Hybrid (Home & Office)

We're seeking an experienced Category Manager to join a high-performing FMCG business, working on leading grocery accounts with a focus on Asda and Sainsbury's. This role will see you using your analytical skills and category insight expertise to drive growth, identify opportunities, and shape customer strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage category relationships with major grocery accounts, tailoring strategies to drive mutual growth

• Analyse Nielsen and other data sources to generate actionable insights

• Identify category opportunities, risks, and performance gaps to inform commercial decisions

• Support account teams with category rationale for range, promotions, and NPD

• Lead category-focused projects such as range optimisation and promotional deep dives

• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and insight teams to deliver strategic initiatives

About You:

• Proven category management experience in FMCG (4+ years), ideally within the grocery sector

• Strong understanding of grocery retail market dynamics

• Confident in using Nielsen analytics to inform decision-making

• Able to translate data into compelling selling stories

• Collaborative team player who thrives in a friendly yet high-performing culture

• Comfortable working on short-term projects with immediate impact

Contract Details:

• 4-month FTC with potential for extension

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Two-stage interview process (chemistry call + competency-based interview)

• Fast-track start date due to immediate business need