Category Manager
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A leading international consumer products business is seeking a Category Manager to drive category growth across the UK and EMEA region on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
Reporting to a senior regional category leader, this role focuses on applying category management best practices, shopper insights, and data-led storytelling to expand range, improve distribution, and support new product launches across multiple markets.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a trusted category advisor to UK, French, and EMEA customers and distributors
Analyse category, brand, and shopper performance to identify growth opportunities and risks
Develop and present clear, compelling insights to internal teams and retail buyers
Partner with Sales and Marketing on tailored NPD launch planning
Maintain reporting tools using multiple data sources (e.g. IRI, Nielsen, Kantar)
Manage insight platforms and support shopper research activities
Support NPD and innovation through performance analysis and trend identification
Experience & Skills
2-5 years' experience in category management, insights, or a related commercial role
Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
Strong Excel skills; good working knowledge of PowerPoint
Excellent communication and storytelling capability
Experience in FMCG or consumer-facing industries
Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel across the UK, France, and EMEA as required
- Location:
- Harrogate
- Salary:
- £40,000 - £50,000 /annum DoE
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Other