Category Insight Executive - Myton

Morrisons; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Category Executive to drive category growth and customer engagement. In this pivotal role, you will leverage data and insights to develop compelling category plans that enhance revenue and innovation. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will influence senior stakeholders and champion a customer-first mindset. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the food sector while enjoying generous perks and career development opportunities. If you are data-savvy and ready to take on a challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday

15% discount in stores

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Market leading pension

Healthcare benefits

Discounts at high street shops

Long Service Awards

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the UK grocery market and chilled food category management.
• Experience in food manufacturing or retail environments, ideally in category roles.

Responsibilities

• Translate shopper insights and market data into actionable recommendations.
• Build strong working relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to growth strategies for internal and external customers.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Analysis

Presentation Skills

Commercial Acumen

Storytelling Skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

Join Myton Food Group

As a Category Executive, you’ll play a key role in driving category and customer growth across Myton Food Group’s growing customers base. Working closely with the Category Controller, Commercial, NPD, Insight, and Sales teams, you’ll harness data, trends, and shopper insights to create compelling category plans that deliver revenue, margin growth, and consumer-centric innovation.

You’ll support the delivery of 1-3 year strategies by analysing market dynamics, identifying opportunities, and turning insight into action. This role is perfect for someone passionate about food, data-savvy, and ready to influence decisions at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities:

Insight & Strategy

1. Translate shopper insights, market data, and consumer trends into actionable recommendations.
2. Present key findings to senior stakeholders, influencing the future direction of categories.
3. Monitor performance and adjust strategy to maximise growth.

Customer Engagement

1. Manage account reporting schedules and deliver NPD and range change insights.
2. Build strong working relationships with Morrisons and external customers.
3. Attend industry events to stay ahead of market trends and build networks.

Collaboration & Influence

1. Work cross-functionally with Operations, NPD, Finance, and Customer teams.
2. Support the operational delivery of new and evolving products that meet category goals.
3. Champion a Customer-first mindset across the division.

Growth & Delivery

1. Contribute to 3-year growth strategies for both internal and external customers.
2. Identify category gaps and lead the development of profitable new propositions.
3. Aid delivery of innovation that unlocks new business and enhances manufacturing margins.

What We’re Looking For:

Knowledge & Experience

1. Strong knowledge of the UK grocery market and chilled food category management.
2. Experience in food manufacturing or retail environments, ideally in category roles.
3. Proven ability to translate data into actionable insight and commercial presentations.

Skills

1. Data-savvy with excellent analytical and storytelling skills.
2. Confident in presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing across teams.
3. Commercial acumen with an understanding of margins, pricing, and customer drivers.
4. Proficient in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

1. Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
2. 15% discount in Morrisons stores available from the day you join us
3. Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member
4. Career progression and development opportunities
5. Subsidised staff canteen
6. Free parking
7. Market leading pension and life assurance
8. Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
9. Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
10. Long Service Awards
11. Optional Payroll charity donations
12. Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

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 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread 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.