Category Growth & Shopper Activation Lead

Karo Group, Inc.; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global personal-care retail company in Maidenhead is seeking a Category Development and Shopper Execution Manager for a maternity cover position. This role involves driving category strategies, enhancing shopper experiences, and collaborating closely with key retail partners. Candidates should have a degree and at least three years of experience in a fast-moving environment, with proven category management skills. The position offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic and international team, alongside a flexible working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Flexible schedule

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a blue-chip, fast-moving environment.
• Proven experience in category management.
• Strong understanding of category analysis and key growth drivers.

Responsibilities

• Own and elevate the category management relationship across assigned retailers/channels.
• Analyse and interpret data to recommend actionable in-store improvements.
• Drive Karo distribution across retailers — focusing on depth, breadth, and shelf optimisation.

Skills

Category management

Analytical skills

Strong strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

Degree educated

Tools

Nielsen

Unify

Dunnhumby

Kantar

Job description

A global personal-care retail company in Maidenhead is seeking a Category Development and Shopper Execution Manager for a maternity cover position. This role involves driving category strategies, enhancing shopper experiences, and collaborating closely with key retail partners. Candidates should have a degree and at least three years of experience in a fast-moving environment, with proven category management skills. The position offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic and international team, alongside a flexible working model.