Summary: The Senior Category Manager role is a 12-month fixed-term contract focused on driving category growth within the Grocery channel for a leading drinks business. The position requires significant travel and involves close collaboration with retail partners and internal teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proven track record in managing multiple categories in the FMCG sector. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a robust benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as an independent advisor to retail partners across key product categories.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for category growth.
• Serve as the Category expert, collaborating with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Ensure alignment to the category vision and support key projects including NPD launches.

Key Skills:

• Experience at Senior Category Manager or Category Manager level within FMCG.
• Current or recent experience with UK Grocery Retail customers.
• Ability to manage multiple categories simultaneously.
• Highly analytical with a strong understanding of data insights.
• Outstanding communication skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercially savvy with experience in cross-functional teamwork.
• Resilient and demonstrates agility and personal accountability.

Salary (Rate): £65,000.00

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other