Category Insight Executive

Myton Food Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

15% discount in our supermarkets

Additional 10% discount for friend or/

Job summary

Myton Food Group is seeking a Category Executive in the Produce Commercial Team to drive category growth, Own category expertise, and build strong customer relationships. You will gather shopper insights, market data, and trends to deliver actionable recommendations that boost revenue.

You will translate data into compelling presentations, lead retailer reviews, and support end-to-end supply chain innovation with NPD/EPD, collaborating with procurement and operations while presenting to senior

Qualifications

• Experience in Category Management within a chilled food manufacturing or grocery retail environment.
• Strong understanding of the UK grocery market, consumer food trends, and retailer processes.
• Solid financial acumen including pricing margins, commercial strategies, and gap analysis.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable insights and deliver impactful presentations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and translate shopper insights, market data, and retailer trends into clear, actionable presentations and commercial stories.
• Deliver reporting schedules to customers (including Morrisons), manage range reviews and NPD performance.
• Help deliver 3-year plans for revenue, margin mix, and profitability growth; identify market gaps and solutions.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Site Operations and Buying to support end-to-end supply chain innovation and NPD/EPD.
• Present findings to senior leadership and support Category Controller duties in senior meetings.

Skills

Category management

Data translation

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This role can be based in our Thrapston site, or Bradford - Head Office.

As a Category Executive in our Produce Commercial Team, you will be a vital part of driving the Produce Category growth strategy and building strong business relationships with core customers. You will act as the owner of Produce Category expertise - gathering, analysing, and summarising shopper insights, market data, and food trends to deliver actionable, revenue-boosting recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Insight & Data Leadership: Analyse and translate shopper insights, market data, and retailer trends into clear, actionable presentations and commercial stories.
• Customer & Category Reviews: Deliver agreed reporting schedules to internal and external customers (including Morrisons), managing range review recommendations, range changes, and tracking NPD (New Product Development) performance.
• Strategic Growth: Partner with the Commercial Team to help deliver 3-year plans for revenue, margin mix, and profitability growth. Proactively identify gaps in the market and recommend solutions.
• Collaboration & NPD: Work closely with Procurement, Site Operations, and Buying teams to support end-to-end supply chain innovation and aid the delivery of operationally aligned NPD and EPD (Existing Product Development).
• Stakeholder Management: Present key findings to senior leadership teams, build positive relationships across sites, and step up to support Category Controller responsibilities in senior meetings when needed.

About You

We are looking for an analytical, trend-conscious, and proactive professional with a passion for food and category management. Knowledge & Experience:

• Industry Background: Demonstrable experience in Category Management within a chilled food manufacturing or grocery retail environment (Produce sector knowledge is highly advantageous).
• Market Insight: In-depth understanding of the UK grocery market, consumer food trends, and retailer processes.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong financial understanding, including pricing margins, commercial strategies, and gap analysis.
• Proven Track Record: Proven experience in data translation into actionable insight and successful presentation delivery.
• Data & Presentation Skills: Highly skilled in spreadsheets and slides, with a natural aptitude for turning complex data into easily understood, high-impact presentations.
• Interpersonal & Influencing: Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams and external buyers.
• Agility & Ownership: Able to work autonomously at pace, multi-task, and provide proactive solutions to drive profitability.

About The Company

You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - an industry leading manufacturing business with several high-profile retail customers. At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming's biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers, and we’re passionate about the quality of our food.

Today, we have 18 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we're especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.

We value your hard work and commitment, and in return, we provide:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• 'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Optional payroll charity donations
• A range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave