Category Insights Manager (German Speaker)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized beverage brand seeks a Senior Category Manager in Slough to lead strategy across EMEA markets. In this pivotal role, you will leverage data and creativity to impact the category significantly and engage customers. Ideal candidates possess strong category management experience, data fluency, and German language skills.

Benefits

30 days holiday + birthday off

Private healthcare

Volunteer days

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible hours

Early Friday finishes

Free products

In-office lunches

ClassPass credits

Bonus scheme

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Strong experience in category management, shopper insights, or market strategy.
• Exceptional data fluency (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, Kantar).
• Knowledge of UK retail landscape is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy and execution across the UK, DACH, France, and Spain.
• Deliver actionable insights to guide decisions across markets.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and innovation teams.

Skills

Category management

Shopper insights

Market strategy

Data fluency

Communication

Influencing senior stakeholders

Market trends knowledge

Consumer behaviour understanding

Job description

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Category Insights Manager (German Speaker), Slough

Client: Vertical Advantage

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Our partner, a globally recognised and purpose-led beverage brand, is looking for a Senior Category Manager to lead category strategy across key EMEA markets including the UK, DACH, France, and Spain.

This is a rare opportunity to drive impact at scale — blending data, creativity, and commercial acumen to shape one of the most exciting categories in the functional wellness space.

What You’ll Do

• Lead category strategy and execution across the UK, DACH, France, and Spain
• Deliver actionable insights to guide decisions across markets and channels
• Build compelling trade stories and drive customer engagement
• Monitor performance against multi-year growth targets
• Collaborate across sales, marketing, and innovation to align on priorities
• Be the go-to expert on market trends and consumer behaviour

What You Bring

• Strong experience in category management, shopper insights, or market strategy
• A sharp, commercial mindset with exceptional data fluency (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, Kantar)
• Great communication skills and a knack for influencing senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of UK retail landscape is essential
• German language skills and understanding of DACH retail are a big plus
• Passion for purpose-led brands and wellness-driven products
• Benefits include 30 days holiday + birthday off, private healthcare, volunteer days, enhanced parental leave, flexible hours, early Friday finishes, free products, in-office lunches, ClassPass credits, bonus scheme, and a dog-friendly office.

This is your opportunity to shape a fast-growing category for a globally loved, purpose-driven brand. If this sounds like you, let’s talk.