Category & Insight Executive

Manpower 2Sisters; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer in Birmingham is seeking a Category & Insight Executive. This role offers a great opportunity for someone enthusiastic about category management and consumer insights. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis of trends, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and eager to learn. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, including annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

50% discount at selected restaurants

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional, office-based environment.
• Positive attitude and eager to learn.
• Interest in social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the Insight Manager with consumer data collection.
• Analyse data from retailer sources to identify trends.
• Monitor new product launches and track competitor activity.
• Spot emerging food trends and share insights with the team.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interest in food trends

Job description

Category & Insight Executive

Location : Birmingham Head Office

Working Hours : Monday - Friday, Hybrid working in the office 2x per week

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 have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. 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 an enthusiastic and curious Category & Insight Executive to join our UK Poultry team - an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in category management and consumer insights within food manufacturing.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across both customer‑facing category work - visiting stores and monitoring new product launches - and insight work, analysing consumer panels and data sources to uncover what drives shopper choice. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and shape your career path within a leading UK food manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Insight Manager with consumer data collection, surveys, polls, and message boards from our panel of consumers
• Analyse data from retailer sources to identify trends in volume, value, and shopper behaviour
• Support the Category team by visiting stores, monitoring new product launches, and tracking competitor activity
• Spot emerging food trends, particularly across social media and digital platforms, and share insights with the wider team
• Prepare reports and presentations in Excel and PowerPoint to share insights with key stakeholders across Sales, NPD, and Commercial teams

About You

You’ll be naturally inquisitive, data-driven, and passionate about understanding what makes consumers tick. You’ll have a great eye for detail, an interest in the food industry, and a strong desire to learn and grow within category and insight management.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys analysing data, spotting trends, and bringing insights to life in a commercial setting.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a professional, office-based environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and eager to learn
• Interest in food trends and social media platforms

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of the bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid - free and confidential support 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family at Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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