Category Analyst

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a leading spirits company, renowned for its innovative approach and impressive growth. As a Category Insight Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in acquiring and translating business insights into actionable strategies. This position offers the chance to work cross-functionally, manage relationships with data providers, and influence key decisions. If you are passionate about insights and analytics, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is tailored for you. Join a vibrant team committed to excellence and make a significant impact in the industry!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Category Management or related fields.
• Strong skills in data manipulation and reporting.
• Degree level education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead key category reports and manage third-party insights partners.
• Monitor market trends and provide insights to enhance performance.
• Shape sources of insight for growth and manage projects effectively.

Skills

Category Management

Shopper Insights

Key Account Management

Sales

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree level education

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

CGA

Circana

Nielsen

Kantar

Job description

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Category Analyst, London (Kingston upon Thames)

Client:

Sazerac UK

Location:

London (Kingston upon Thames), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most exciting spirits companies in the world. The Sazerac Company produces and markets popular brands such as Buffalo Trace, Southern Comfort, Fireball, Paddy Irish Whiskey, and Buzzballz.

Since 1850, Sazerac has thrived as an independent, family-owned company with global operations. Since 2008, it has experienced consistent double-digit growth. Our success is driven by our culture, relationships, innovation, and our people. We offer growth opportunities, competitive salaries, and benefits in an entrepreneurial industry.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Category Insight Analyst to help acquire business and competitive information and translate it into actionable insights.

The role involves working cross-functionally, managing relationships with third-party data providers, and proactively identifying insights to shape strategies and performance understanding. This is a new role, reporting to the Category Development & Insight Lead, with opportunities to influence its development.

Key Responsibilities:

Best in class reporting:

• Lead and own the delivery of key category reports and processes, ensuring they are well-established and utilized across the business.
• Manage third-party insights partners effectively to maximize ROI.
• Train team members in data and insight, upskilling multiple teams, especially commercial and marketing.

Sales, Marketing and Customer Growth Strategies:

• Monitor market trends, customer performance, and competitor activity.
• Support in identifying long-term opportunities and emerging channels.
• Provide insights to sales and marketing teams to enhance performance.

Driving Actionable Insight:

• Shape the sources of insight needed for growth.
• Manage quantitative and qualitative projects to extract key insights.
• Ensure effective use of data and insights across the business.

Category strategy and vision:

• Provide insights to support category opportunities and strategic pillars.
• Apply insights by channel to influence shopper behavior and sales.
• Leverage global best practices and learnings for the UK market.

About you:

• 2+ years of experience in Category Management, Shopper Insights, Key Account Management, or Sales, preferably in FMCG.
• Degree level education preferred.
• Strong skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint, with data manipulation proficiency.
• Familiarity with market data sources like CGA, Circana, Nielsen, Kantar.
• Results-driven, accountable, team-oriented.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and influencing stakeholders.
• Active learner with strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.