Category Insights Executive

Zest Food Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Category Insights Executive to enhance sales and marketing strategies. The role involves delivering insightful presentations, market analysis, and actionable recommendations to drive product growth. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a related degree, and excellent communication abilities. This full-time position offers a platform for professional development within an innovative business environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with a passion for data and insight generation.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate data into recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support sales teams with in-depth customer presentations.
• Deliver actionable recommendations to develop product categories.
• Prepare and present market and competitor analysis reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data insight generation

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

2:1 degree or above in a relevant subject

Job description

Category Insights Executive/Manager – FMCG (Food)

An award-winning, ambient food manufacturer is looking for a Category Insights Executive or Junior Manager to join their sales and marketing team. This business supplies both own-label and branded products to major UK retailers and foodservice customers.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will play a key role in delivering detailed, account-specific category insights and market analysis to support sales growth. You will work closely with sales, marketing, and senior leadership teams to develop engaging customer presentations and provide proactive, data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and marketing teams with in-depth customer presentations
• Deliver actionable recommendations to develop product categories and sales
• Prepare and present market and competitor analysis reports
• Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external data providers
• Assist in ad-hoc research projects to support wider marketing initiatives

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree or above, ideally in a data, numerical, or business-related subject
• Strong analytical skills with a passion for data and insight generation
• Highly proficient with Excel
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate data into clear business recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Collaborative mindset, comfortable working cross-functionally
• Full driver's license for store audits

This role offers the opportunity to develop and grow within a supportive business that values innovation and commercial insight. Apply today to find out more about this exciting role.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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