Category Executive

Marvel FMCG - Certified B Corporation®; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel FMCG - Certified B Corporation® is seeking a Category Executive to drive the UK launch, collaborating with Sales, Marketing and Insight to boost performance across channels. You will gather data, map market dynamics, track price and distribution, and support strong retailer relationships.

You'll work in a fast-paced, hybrid setup, developing shopper understanding and turning data into actionable opportunities, with travel for store visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Data-savvy and comfortable analysing data across FMCG categories.
• Ability to build relationships with buyers and merch teams.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse data across Grocery, Convenience & Wholesale.
• Map the market, track prices and distribution, identify whitespace.
• Support customer relationships and become a go-to expert for buyers and merch teams.
• Conduct store audits to track range, space, promotions and executiones.
• Prepare reports and performance updates to highlight opportunities.
• Champion collaboration between Sales, Marketing and Insight.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Want to work for a brand that has become a global sensation?

Marvel is partnered with a snacking brand that has taken the world by storm. Having recently launched in the UK with multiple listings across Grocery, Convenience and Wholesale, they are now steadily growing their UK presence.

Ways of working: hybrid

Why this role?

• Be integral to a full-scale brand launch in the UK
• Help shape how the brand shows up in-store across multiple channels
• Work across key functions: Sales, Marketing, Category & Insight
• Develop under an experienced Category Lead who will help take your skills to the next level
• Join a fast-paced, ambitious business where your voice will be heard and your ideas actioned

The Brand…

This is a snacking brand that has grabbed the attention of Gen Z across multiple social media channels, and has now become a force to be reckoned with in the global market. They now seek a Category Executive to take it to the next level in the UK. The brand forms part of one of the largest food manufacturers in the world, operating across dozens of countries and well known for having a very strategic vision. The culture has a clear focus on people.

The role…

As Category Executive, you'll sit within a dynamic commercial team, working closely with Sales, Marketing, and Insight to drive performance across all major channels.

You'll be responsible for:

• Gathering and analysing data across Grocery, Convenience & Wholesale
• Mapping the market, tracking prices and distribution, and identifying whitespace
• Supporting customer relationships, including becoming a go-to expert for buyers and merch teams
• Conducting store audits to track range, space, promotions and executions
• Regularly preparing reports and performance updates to highlight new opportunities
• Championing internal collaboration between Sales, Marketing and Insight functions
• Being a true brand advocate, helping the business stay close to shopper trends

You'll also work with external data providers, support cross-functional projects, and play a hands-on role in shaping the UK strategy.

• Are data-savvy, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Can spot opportunities in the numbers and turn them into action
• Enjoy working across teams and building relationships
• Are highly organised, detail-oriented, and hungry to grow
• Have a passion for brands, FMCG and what makes shoppers tick
• Want to be part of a high-energy, high-growth environment

A full UK driving licence is required, as travel is part of the role.

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