Category Insights Executive - FMCG Food

Allexo search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in the UK is seeking a Category Insights Executive to provide account-specific insights and market analysis to support strategic decisions. The ideal candidate has experience in data insights, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role offers the chance to grow professionally within an employee-owned company focused on driving business success in the FMCG sector.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Employee ownership benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in data and insights, preferably in the food industry.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Analytical and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver data-driven presentations for customers.
• Provide category development recommendations based on market trends.
• Create and maintain market and competitor analysis reports.
• Support sales team with in-depth customer presentations.
• Establish strong relationships with customers and data providers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Experience with data platforms

Tools

Circana

NielsenIQ

Kantar

Job description

Category Management, Category & Shopper Insights

Contract

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

Ref

1629_1755846695

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Category Insights Executive to join a leading food business. This employee-owned company supplies major UK retailers and foodservice customers with both own-label and branded offerings.

The Role

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for providing detailed, account-specific category insights and quality market analysis. Your role will be crucial in supporting sales growth and informing strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver engaging, data-driven presentations for current and prospective customers
• Provide recommendations on category development based on market trends
• Create and maintain regular market and competitor analysis reports
• Support the sales team with in-depth customer presentations
• Establish strong relationships with customers and data providers

The Ideal Candidate:

We're seeking an analytical and proactive individual with:

• Experience in data annd insights preferably in the food industry
• Experience with Circana, NielsenIQ, or Kantar data platforms (preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills

Location:

Surrey - 4 days office / 1 day home

Package:

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic, employee-owned business. If you're passionate about using data to drive business success in the FMCG sector, we'd love to hear from you.