Category Manager, Category Manager

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Join to apply for the Category Manager, Category Manager role at Pilgrim's Europe. Reports to: Category Controller Location: Uxbridge (office-based) What You’ll Be Doing
Dive into data and uncover the stories behind the numbers. Turn insights into clear, compelling recommendations that inspire action. Bring the shopper and consumer voice to every internal decision. Share regular category updates that get teams thinking differently and moving faster. Build strong, trusted relationships with our retailers. Influence customers with clear category vision and thought leadership. Lead total category range reviews and shape the future product landscape. Become the expert voice customers rely on to drive growth — not just for Pilgrim’s, but for the whole category. Support the development of category strategies that unlock new opportunities across channel, shopper and occasion. Tailor strategies into customer-ready plans that deliver true triple wins (Category, Customer, Pilgrim’s). Make category-first thinking contagious across your cross‑functional team. Partner with internal teams and external agencies to bring bold ideas to life.
What You’ll Bring
Confident and engaging communication with strong storytelling flair Ability to build trusted, influential customer relationships Analytical strength and ease working with multiple data sources Curiosity, commercial awareness and a genuine love for understanding shoppers Confidence to translate insight into simple, powerful messages Passion for collaboration and driving positive change
Experience Desired
2+ years in FMCG roles Category management experience (own label or brand‑led) Working with UK Grocery Multiples Experience partnering with external agencies
Who You Are
Stay open, receptive and ready for new challenges (Availability) Respect and value other viewpoints (Humility) Deliver on commitments, even under pressure (Discipline) Lead with honesty and authenticity (Sincerity) Focus on what really matters to drive impact (Simplicity) Take full accountability and push hard for success (Ownership & Determination)
Why Pilgrim’s Europe? Because here, your voice matters and your impact is real. You’ll Enjoy
A competitive salary with regular performance reviews Enhanced pension contributions A clear path for professional development and career progression Opportunities to influence some of the UK’s biggest retailers A supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas are heard Employee wellbeing support Recognition programmes to celebrate innovation and results Access to employee savings and discount schemes
Ready to influence the future of the category? Apply now and take your next step with Pilgrim’s Europe — where insight meets opportunity, and where you can make a real difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Uxbridge
Job Type:
FullTime

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