Category Analyst: Data-Driven Insights & Growth

All About Food Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Birthday day

Extra leave

Pension match

Death in service

Critical illness cover

Health cover

Sample scheme

VIP days

Job summary

All About Food Ltd in Manchester is seeking a proactive Category Analyst who can turn data and market information into clear reporting and evidence-led recommendations to drive better business decisions.

You’ll build category knowledge and support the wider Category and Commercial teams, helping brand owners and retail partners identify opportunities for growth. The role is based at our Central Manchester office and involves cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Confident communicator who can translate data into compelling stories for stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and ability to influence decisions through evidence-led thinking.
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude, building strong relationships across teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and on-time reporting for brands, customers and categories.
• Lead monthly Category Reviews with insights and recommendations to drive action.
• Develop understanding of categories and retail environment through market research and observations.
• Support customer accounts, range reviews and brand days with high-quality analysis.
• Own category data partnerships and maintain data integrity while identifying improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data storytelling

Communication

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Job description

All About Food Ltd in Manchester is seeking a proactive Category Analyst who can turn data and market information into clear reporting and evidence-led recommendations to drive better business decisions.

You’ll build category knowledge and support the wider Category and Commercial teams, helping brand owners and retail partners identify opportunities for growth. The role is based at our Central Manchester office and involves cross-functional collaboration.