Category Executive

2 Sisters Food Group; Swindon; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK food manufacturer as a Category Executive, where you'll support category management through data analysis and collaboration with marketing teams. This remote role includes in-store checks and offers career progression towards a Category Manager position. Enjoy benefits such as 35 days annual leave and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST

Death in service benefit (optional)

Company sick pay after qualifying period

Free onsite parking

Employee discount platform with savings up to 60%

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing app

Access to counselling through Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Support management with data and insights for client meetings.
• Collaborate with Commercial and NPD teams.
• Assist with store audits, pricing analysis, and promotional planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Kantar or similar databases

Job description

Location: Remote, ability to travel to sites across the UK Mon-Fri)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About The Role

We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Category Executive to join our Commercial Team, supporting a key growth area of the business while our current team lead is on maternity leave. This role offers a clear progression path towards a Category Manager position.

You will support category management through data analysis, store audits, and client meeting preparations. Working closely with Commercial and NPD teams, you’ll gain experience in pricing, promotions, and market trends, developing client-facing skills in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support management with data and insights for client meetings
• Collaborate with Commercial and NPD teams
• Assist with store audits, pricing analysis, and promotional planning
• Create and manage Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations
• Conduct in-store checks at major retailers including M&S, Asda, and Sainsbury’s
• Travel to store locations 1–2 times per month

About You

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely, with initiative to develop client-facing skills
• Full UK driving license and access to a car
• Familiarity with Kantar or similar databases is a plus

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST
• Death in service benefit (optional)
• Company sick pay after qualifying period
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discount platform with savings up to 60%
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing app
• Access to counselling through Grocery Aid

Why Join Us?

As a leading UK food manufacturer, we offer opportunities for career growth and skill development, emphasizing internal promotion for a rewarding career.