E-Commerce Category Lead - Drinks - Home Based

E-Commerce Category Lead - Drinks - Home Based

Posted 1 week ago by New Chapter Consulting

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom

Summary: The E-commerce Category Lead for Drinks is responsible for shaping and accelerating the online strategy across various channels in the FMCG sector. This role involves leading a team to drive digital growth, manage performance metrics, and build strategic partnerships with retailers. The position is home-based and is offered as a 13-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in E-commerce leadership and a passion for digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute a forward-thinking E-commerce strategy that fuels online growth and innovation.
  • Lead media, search, and digital shelf performance to maximise visibility and conversion.
  • Inspire and develop a high-performing team that thrives on collaboration and results.
  • Turn insights into action — managing budgets, analytics, and performance reporting.
  • Build strategic partnerships with key retailers and wholesalers to drive category growth and shopper engagement.

Key Skills:

  • 8+ years in FMCG, including 4+ in E-commerce leadership roles.
  • Strong understanding of Bricks & Clicks, Pure Play, Quick Commerce, and Wholesale channels.
  • Expertise in retail media and search optimisation.
  • A passion for innovation, digital transformation, and people leadership.
  • Flexibility to travel nationally (around 40%).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

E-commerce Category Lead - Drinks - Home Based 13 months FTC

Ready to lead the next wave of digital growth in FMCG? We’re looking for an E-commerce Category Lead to shape and accelerate our online strategy across all key channels — from Bricks & Clicks and Pure Play to Quick Commerce and Wholesale. This is your chance to drive transformation, lead a talented team, and make a lasting impact on how consumers experience and shop our brand online.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute a forward-thinking E-commerce strategy that fuels online growth and innovation.
  • Lead media, search, and digital shelf performance to maximise visibility and conversion.
  • Inspire and develop a high-performing team that thrives on collaboration and results.
  • Turn insights into action — managing budgets, analytics, and performance reporting.
  • Build strategic partnerships with key retailers and wholesalers to drive category growth and shopper engagement.

Experience required:

  • 8+ years in FMCG, including 4+ in E-commerce leadership roles.
  • Strong understanding of Bricks & Clicks, Pure Play, Quick Commerce, and Wholesale channels.
  • Expertise in retail media and search optimisation.
  • A passion for innovation, digital transformation, and people leadership.
  • Flexibility to travel nationally (around 40%).

If you’re a forward-thinking digital leader who thrives on innovation and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Own the digital future. Lead the evolution. Apply today.