Category Executive

LT Talent; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in lifestyle products is seeking a Category Executive in Windsor. The role involves supporting the commercial function across various product categories while building relationships with retail contacts. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerBI, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. You will monitor promotional activities, gather sales information, and collaborate with marketing and supply chain teams. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary range of £25,000 to £30,000.

Qualifications

• Proficient in data extraction and analysis.
• Ability to meet structured deadlines.
• Experience in FMCG or beauty sectors.

Responsibilities

• Gather and verify sales and performance information.
• Coordinate product setup for introductions.
• Monitor promotional activities and compliance.
• Extract insights using retail analytics platforms.
• Build relationships with retail partners.
• Collaborate with marketing and supply chain teams.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

PowerBI

Strong attention to detail

Experience in commercial data environment

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Title : Category Executive

Location : Windsor

Type : Full-time / Hybrid - 3 days in office

Salary : £25,000 - £30,000

This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn and grow within the beauty sector. You’ll gain real exposure to brand partners, retailers, and the commercial processes that bring products to market.

Company :

An award winning UK distributor within the beauty and personal care sector, focused on introducing emerging international brands to major retailers across both high-street and online channels. The company is driven by innovation, strong partnerships, and a commitment to delivering exceptional commercial results for the brands it represents.

Role Overview

This role plays a key part in supporting the commercial function across several product categories. You will partner with internal teams and external retail contacts to ensure smooth execution of launches, promotions, and day-to-day trading activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, verify and circulate sales, stock and performance information using retailer systems and reporting tools
• Coordinate product setup and data requirements for new product introductions with retail partners
• Monitor promotional activity, ensuring all agreed campaigns are activated accurately and on time
• Use retail analytics platforms to extract shopper and category insights, summarising key trends for the team
• Track compliance of in-store and online promotional execution, raising issues where needed
• Support commercial activities related to point-of-sale materials and implementation checks
• Build constructive working relationships with retail counterparts, supporting joint business plans
• Work closely with marketing, supply chain and operational teams to ensure aligned delivery

Experience & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office & PowerBI
• Confident using Excel and other reporting tools, with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with data, extracting insights and supporting decision-making
• Excellent time management, able to work confidently to structured deadlines
• Experience within a commercial data environment, ideally within FMCG, beauty, or consumer goods
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders