Category Executive

1st Executive; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive is recruiting a Category Executive to join the Buying team in a leading food business located in Slough. You will work closely with Category Managers and cross-functional teams to develop and deliver category strategies, insights, and marketing collateral.

The role involves leading insight gathering, competitive reviews and customer research, managing Own Brand NPD and expansion opportunities, and supporting range optimisation across Own Brand, Branded and Exclusive Brand lines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial, foodservice, retail or product marketing environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage cross-functional relationships.
• Passion for food and products, proactive approach and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of category strategies.
• Lead insight gathering, competitor reviews and customer research.
• Manage Own Brand NPD and range gap processes.
• Identify opportunities for Own Brand, Branded and Exclusive Brand growth.
• Support range optimisation and category reviews.
• Develop category content, collateral and digital marketing.
• Work closely with Buying, Sales, QA, Supply Chain and Marketing.

Skills

Category management

Product marketing

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial awareness

Job description

I'm currently recruiting for a Category Executive to join the Buying team at a leading food business.

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about food, category management and product marketing to work closely with Category Managers and cross-functional teams.

The Role:

• Support the development and delivery of category strategies
• Lead insight gathering, competitor reviews and customer research
• Manage Own Brand NPD and range gap processes
• Identify opportunities for Own Brand, Branded and Exclusive Brand growth
• Support range optimisation and category reviews
• Develop category content, collateral and digital marketing
• Work closely with Buying, Sales, QA, Supply Chain and Marketing

About You:

We're looking for someone with experience working in a commercial, foodservice, retail or product marketing environment, who is highly organised, commercially minded and confident managing cross-functional relationships.

A genuine passion for food and products, strong communication skills and a proactive approach are essential.