Category Manager

Michael Page; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Category Manager to identify growth opportunities in a B2B manufacturing environment. The role combines market insight, customer understanding and strategic thinking to shape priorities and drive long-term commercial success.

Based in the Midlands with UK travel, you will develop category strategies, translate data into actionable recommendations, and support commercial planning across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in Category Management within B2B FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with large data sets.
• Ability to turn insight into actionable commercial decisions.
• Strong commercial acumen and interest in consumer trends.
• Right to work in the UK with no sponsorship needed.
• Midlands-based preferred, with UK travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities through market, customer and category analysis.
• Develop category strategies, roadmaps and commercially focused recommendations.
• Translate complex data and industry trends into clear, actionable insights.
• Partner with commercial teams to support customer engagement, strategic planning and business development activity.
• Create compelling presentations and growth propositions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support innovation initiatives through market assessment, opportunity sizing and customer insight.
• Monitor market, consumer and regulatory developments to inform business strategy.

Skills

Category Management

Data Analysis

Market Research

Presentation Skills

Commercial Acumen

Travel Willingness

Tools

Kantar

Nielsen

Mintel

Euromonitor

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Category Manager to join a successful business at a time of major investment and transformation. Combining market insight, customer understanding and strategic thinking, you'll identify growth opportunities, shape business priorities and help deliver long-term commercial success.

Client Details

Our client is an industry leader within B2B Manufacturing with a strong reputation for innovation and quality and offers strong progression opportunities.

Description

• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities through market, customer and category analysis.
• Develop category strategies, growth roadmaps and commercially focused recommendations.
• Translate complex data and industry trends into clear, actionable insights.
• Partner with commercial teams to support customer engagement, strategic planning and business development activity.
• Create compelling presentations and growth propositions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support innovation initiatives through market assessment, opportunity sizing and customer insight.
• Monitor market, consumer and regulatory developments to inform business strategy.

Profile

A successful Category Manager should have:

• Strong background in Category Management within B2B FMCG manufacturing or consumer goods manufacturing.
• Advanced analytical skills and confidence working with large data sets, including working knowledge of data sources such as Kantar, Nielsen, Mintel and Euromonitor.
• A track record of turning insight into action, identifying growth opportunities and influencing commercial decisions.
• Strong commercial acumen, passion and a natural interest in consumer goods and FMCG trends.
• Full right to work in the UK, with no future requirement for sponsorship.
• Ideally based in the Midlands, with ability to travel to UK sites as needed.

Job Offer

• Home-based role with travel across the UK (Candidates based in the Midlands are ideal)
• Salary of 55,000 to 60,000 DOE
• 20% performance-based bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.