Category Executive

Geary's Bakeries Ltd; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in the UK is seeking a Category Executive to support the implementation of category management. This role involves data analysis, market mapping, and building strong retailer partnerships. Ideal candidates should have a knack for turning data into actionable insights and possess strong analytical and collaboration skills. With a focus on teamwork, this position is perfect for entry-level applicants or those with some industry experience. The company is known for its dedication to quality and innovation in the bakery sector.

Benefits

Free delicious bread

BUPA Cashback Plan

Death In Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunity to win £10k worth prizes annually

Qualifications

• Proven ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Experience with data dashboard building and management.
• Strong collaboration skills with a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Organise, analyse, and interpret data to generate insights.
• Conduct audits on promotions and pricing for category growth.
• Assist in building partnerships with retail partners.

Skills

Inquisitive & Insight-Driven

Analytical Skills

Team Player

Proactive & Solution-Orientated

Organised & Deadline-Oriented

Tools

Nielsen

Circana

dunnhumby

Beet

Kantar

Job description

Category Executive

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours

Location: Glenfield, LE3 8JR / Barrow Upon Soar, LE12 8LD

The role

Reporting into our Category Manager, the aim of this role is to support the implementation and evolution of the category management function, ensuring best practices are embedded across the business.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Organise, analyse, and interpret multiple data sources to generate actionable insights. Prepare regular reports and maintain accurate data management systems.
• Market Mapping & Audits: Conduct audits on promotions, pricing, and space allocation to identify opportunities and drive category growth.
• Retailer Partnerships: Assist in building strong relationships with retail partners, supporting joint business planning and category initiatives, with the opportunity to develop into a customer facing role over time.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and NPD teams to align category strategies with broader business objectives and influence business direction.
• Brand Advocacy: Act as a champion for our brands, ensuring category recommendations reflect brand positioning and growth ambitions.

About Us

At Geary's Bakeries, we're on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We're passionate about re‑imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and have been doing since 1906.

We are 'born and bread' in Leicestershire and proud of our long‑standing heritage. Today, we operate from three sites on a 24/7 operation. We're made up of towards 900 people: a friendly, diverse and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry.

With recent investment, we've accelerated our ambitious growth plans. In the last 11 years, we have grown rapidly from £5m annual sales to over £100m and we're not stopping there! Backed by our vision and strategy, major capital investment and our commitment to developing our people and processes, we aim to grow our sales to £180m+ within the next 3-5 years.

Benefits

Our brilliant benefits include free delicious bread, BUPA Cashback Plan, Death In Service, a Cycle to Work scheme and a chance to win a £10k worth prizes annually! Plus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500!

#wearegearys

About You

At Geary's, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We're a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities in our new recruits. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not, more so) than the skills and experience on your CV.

We're looking for a talented individual who can help turn our category and shopper data into actionable insight with our retailers. This is a great opportunity for someone who is thinking of starting a career in Category Management or has a couple of years' experience in the industry under their belt.

What we're looking for

• Inquisitive & Insight-Driven: A natural curiosity and proactive approach to problem-solving. Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret data and experience with data dashboard build & management.
• Team Player: Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments, with an ability to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in.
• Proactive & Solution-Orientated: Comfortable taking initiative and driving improvements.
• Organised & Deadline-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines.
• FMCG Experience: Previous experience in the FMCG sector especially within a category management role. - Desirable
• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with category systems such as Nielsen, Circana, dunnhumby, Beet, and Kantar, and experience with turning data into insights. - Desirable

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, at point of interview, and for the tenure of employment contract. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.

If you have not heard from us within seven days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we wish you every success in your search for a new position.

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