Category Insights Executive

The People Co. / Sell Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful food business in the UK is seeking a candidate to join their commercial team. In this role, you will provide data analysis, category insights, and customer support. Ideal candidates will have experience in the food industry, strong Excel skills, and a degree in a relevant numerical subject. This position offers opportunities for career progression and skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry (or FMCG) is essential.
• Confidence working with large data sets.
• A full UK driving licence for store visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide insight-led analysis to support sales and marketing.
• Support presentations with data-driven insights.
• Carry out store audits to see how products are performing on the shelf.

Skills

Data analysis

Category insights

Customer support

Strong Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant data/numerical subject

Tools

Excel

Circana

Nielsen

Kantar

Job description

Overview

We’re working with a successful food business that supplies leading UK retailers and foodservice customers with a wide range of products. They’re looking for someone to join their commercial team in a role that mixes data analysis, category insights, and customer support.

You’ll work closely with sales and marketing to provide insight-led analysis, support presentations, and carry out store audits to see how products are performing on the shelf. This role offers plenty of variety and gives you the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment with real career progression.

Responsibilities

• Provide insight-led analysis to support sales and marketing.
• Support presentations with data-driven insights.
• Carry out store audits to see how products are performing on the shelf.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry (or FMCG) is essential.
• A head for numbers and confidence working with large data sets.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, analysis).
• Ideally, experience with data platforms such as Circana, Nielsen, or Kantar (but training can be given).
• A full UK driving licence for store visits.
• An analytical mindset, good communication skills, and the confidence to share your findings.
• Minimum 2:1 degree, preferably in a relevant data/numerical subject.