Category Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate data-driven individual to join a dynamic FMCG business as a Category Insight Executive. This role will allow you to transform insights into impactful business strategies, guiding product development and customer engagement. With a blend of analytics, trend tracking, and strategic input, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the company's competitive edge. If you're eager to make a genuine impact in a fast-paced environment and grow your expertise in a thriving industry, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• A numbers-loving problem solver passionate about data and market trends.
• Highly analytical with a knack for turning data into engaging presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead category research to build comprehensive biannual insight reports.
• Monitor product performance and provide in-depth analyses for sales teams.

Skills

Data Analysis

Market Research

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree (not essential)

Tools

Data Tools

Job description

Job Description

Category Insight Executive

Are you a data-driven, passionate individual who thrives on transforming insights into business strategies?

The Advocate Group is currently working with an exciting FMCG business that is looking for a Category Insight Executive to help drive sales, marketing, and business decisions through data and market analysis.

What You’ll Do:

1. Lead category research to build comprehensive biannual insight reports on market trends, influencing product development and customer strategies.
2. Monitor product performance and provide in-depth analyses to guide sales teams.
3. Track trends and create detailed consumer profiles using data tools.
4. Become the expert on the market and competitors, delivering insights that sharpen the business's competitive edge and inform sales literature.

Why You'll Love It:

• No two days are the same—an exciting mix of analytics, trend tracking, and strategy!
• You’ll directly influence product development and customer engagement.
• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the opportunity to grow your expertise in a thriving industry.

Who You Are:

• A numbers-loving problem solver with a passion for data and market trends.
• Highly analytical with a knack for turning data into engaging presentations.
• Ideally a graduate (not essential) with a couple of years' experience, eager to build on this in a business where you can make a genuine impact on performance.

If you're ready to bring your insights to the table and make a real difference, I want to hear from you!

For more details or to discuss how we can support your career, please get in touch with John or click “Apply Now” to be considered.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner based in the UK, specializing in the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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