Category Insight Executive

Morrisons; Thrapston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus scheme

15% discount in our supermarkets and c

Additional 10% discount card for a fi

Leadership School

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Competitive pension and life assurance

Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits incl.

MyPerks discounts

Payroll charity donations

Family-friendly policies incl 26 weeks

Job summary

Myton Food Group in the UK is seeking a Category Executive for the Produce Commercial Team to drive growth through category insights, shopper trends, and collaborative planning with customers such as Morrisons. You will own Produce category expertise and translate data into actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams.

Work with procurement, site operations and buying to support end-to-end supply chain and NPD delivery.

Qualifications

• Industry background in Category Management within a chilled food manufacturing or grocery retail environment.
• In-depth understanding of the UK grocery market, consumer food trends, and retailer processes.
• Strong financial understanding, including pricing margins, commercial strategies, and gap analysis.
• Proven track record of translating data into actionable insights and delivering presentations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse shopper insights, market data and retailer trends to create clear, actionable presentations and stories.
• Deliver reporting schedules to internal and external customers (including Morrisons), managing range reviews and NPD performance.
• Partner with Commercial Team to help deliver 3-year revenue, margin and profitability growth plans.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Site Operations and Buying to support end-to-end supply chain and NPD/EPD.
• Present key findings to senior leadership and support Category Controller responsibilities when needed.

Skills

Category management experience

Market insight understanding

Commercial acumen

Data translation to insights

Presentation skills

Interpersonal & stakeholder management

Autonomous problem solving

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

More About The Role

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.
  

More 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.
  

More About Our Perks

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

• Generous holiday entitlement
• 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
• Free parking
• 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

More 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