Category & Insights Manager - Leading F&B Business - A£50K + Benefits
My client is a leading F&B Business with a brilliant reputation across the UK and Internationally.
They are currently looking for a Category & Insights Manager to join their team. The successful Category & Insights Manager will be responsible for shaping commercial strategies by turning data into actionable insights, partnering closely with Sales & Marketing teams, you'll lead category management initiatives to drive performance for key customers across Retail and Out of Home (OOH) channels.
This is the perfect opportunity for an energetic, talented and highly driven Category & Insights Manager to join an exciting business with a bright future who can match their career ambition.
Responsibilities include:
* Lead the development and execution of category growth strategies across key channels and customers.
* Deliver actionable insights from market, shopper, and consumer data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, Kantar, retailer data).
* Partner with Sales teams to build compelling, insight-led customer stories and joint business plans.
* Lead range reviews, assortment optimisation, and merchandising projects to drive availability and visibility.
* Monitor market trends, competitor performance, and shopper behaviour to identify opportunities and risks.
* Own and manage relationships with key retail partners, ensuring category leadership and trusted advisor status.
* Support innovation pipeline development with consumer and shopper insights.
The Ideal Category & Insights Manager Candidate:
* Proven experience in Category Management, Shopper Insights, or Commercial Strategy within FMCG, Retail or Coffee industry.
* Strong analytical skills with expertise in using market data sources (Nielsen, IRI, Kantar, retailer systems).
* Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills - able to influence both internally and externally.
* A strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into growth-driving action plans.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / #
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