Category Manager

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working with 3 days in South<br

Flexible working environment

Great transport links across London &%

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page is seeking a commercially minded Category Manager in FMCG to deliver insight-led growth through category thinking. You will lead strategy, reviews and opportunities using Circana, NielsenIQ, Kantar data, and collaborate closely with sales teams to influence retailer decisions.

You will build engaging presentations, provide actionable recommendations, and act as the category expert to shape commercial outcomes across major retail customers.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in Category Management within FMCG.
• Strong understanding of category principles, shopper behaviour and retail dynamics.
• Experience using syndicated data sources Circana, NielsenIQ, Kantar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working with customer-facing sales teams.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with confidence to challenge and influence.

Aufgaben

• Leading category strategy and recommendations across key retail customers.
• Using market, shopper and EPOS data to identify opportunities and trends.
• Developing category reviews, range recommendations and customer stories.
• Creating engaging presentations for customer discussions and growth.
• Partnering with sales teams to influence retailer decisions and JBPs.
• Providing insight to support innovation, distribution and promotions.
• Monitoring competitor activity and changing consumer behaviours.
• Building relationships with data providers and external insight partners.
• Delivering category performance reporting and actionable recommendations.
• Acting as the category expert to shape commercial decisions.

Kenntnisse

Category Management

Analytical skills

Influence stakeholders

Presentation skills

Customer-facing collaboration

Data-driven recommendations

Proactive & collaborative

Tools

Circana

NielsenIQ

Kantar

Jobbeschreibung

Client Details

Our client is a small business with big brands. Operating within the personal care sector, they combine the agility, pace and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing organisation with a portfolio of recognised, category-leading brands.

Despite the strength and scale of their brands, the culture has retained a warm, family feel. It's a business where people know one another, successes are celebrated, and collaboration comes naturally. You'll be given the autonomy to make an impact, while working within a supportive environment where ideas are welcomed and individuals are encouraged to grow.

Working closely with sales, marketing and leadership teams, this role offers broad exposure and the opportunity to influence both internal strategy and customer relationships. It's an ideal opportunity for someone looking to join a business where they can genuinely shape outcomes, rather than feeling like a small cog in a large organisation.

Description

The Category Manager will play a key role in delivering category growth through insight-led recommendations, compelling customer engagement and strategic category thinking.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading category strategy and recommendations across key retail customers.
• Using market, shopper and EPOS data to identify commercial opportunities and category trends.
• Developing category reviews, range recommendations and customer-selling stories.
• Creating engaging presentations that support customer discussions and business growth.
• Partnering with sales teams to influence retailer decisions and support joint business planning.
• Providing insight and analysis to support innovation, distribution and promotional strategies.
• Monitoring competitor activity, market performance and changing consumer behaviours.
• Building strong relationships with data providers and external insight partners.
• Delivering regular category performance reporting and actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Acting as the category expert across the business, helping shape commercial and strategic decisions.

This role offers a great balance of insight, strategy and customer-facing category management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys influencing decisions and driving tangible commercial outcomes.

Profile

We're looking for a commercially minded Category Manager who combines strong analytical skills with the ability to influence stakeholders through data-driven recommendations.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in Category Management within FMCG
• Strong understanding of category principles, shopper behaviour and retail dynamics.
• Experience using Circana, NielsenIQ, Kantar or other syndicated data sources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to translate data into compelling, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working closely with customer-facing sales teams.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the confidence to challenge and influence.

Job Offer

For the Category Manager, the following is on offer:

• Competitive salary of 50,000- 60,000 plus excellent benefits
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the South West London office, with great transport links across London and Surrey
• Flexible working environment
• The opportunity to work with recognised brands in a growing business
• High visibility and exposure to senior leadership
• Career development opportunities within a collaborative and supportive culture

This is an excellent opportunity for a Category Manager who wants the responsibility, visibility and influence often associated with a smaller business, while working with brands that have significant presence and recognition within their categories.