Category Manager

FrieslandCampina; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global dairy company in Greater London is seeking a talented individual with over 3 years of commercial experience in category management or marketing within the FMCG sector. This role requires strong analytical thinking paired with creative instinct, excellent communication skills, and a degree in a related field. Competitive compensation includes a salary of £50,000-£55,000 plus benefits such as a performance bonus and private healthcare options.

Benefits

Up to 12.5% annual performance bonus

25 days holiday + 8 UK bank holidays

Early Friday finishes at 4pm

Work-from-home broadband allowance

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial experience in relevant fields.
• Strong ability to interpret and translate data from multiple sources.
• Experience in supporting range reviews and channel strategy development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial instinct

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

What we ask

We’re seeking someone who can balance analytical thinking with creative commercial instinct.

• 3+ years of commercial experience in category management, marketing, purchasing, or customer account management, ideally in FMCG or grocery.
• Strong ability to interpret and translate data from multiple sources (e.g. Nielsen, Kantar, retailer EPOS) into clear, business-driving stories.
• Experience supporting range reviews, promotional evaluations, and customer / channel strategy development.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and influencing skills — confident at every level.
• Solid grasp of ROI, budget management, and the commercial levers that drive growth.
• Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel within the UK.

What we offer

We value balance, growth, and belonging — and we make sure our people feel it.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary : £50,000–£55,000 (gross)
• Bonus : Up to 12.5% annual performance bonus
• Pension : Up to 13.7% employer contribution (age-dependent)
• Private Healthcare : Optional BUPA coverage + Medicash
• Life Assurance : 4x salary
• Group Income Protection Scheme

Wellbeing & Flexibility

• 25 days holiday + 8 UK bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• “Summer Hours” & “Winter Wellness” time (2 hrs / week for personal wellbeing)
• Early Friday finishes at 4pm
• £26 / month work-from-home broadband allowance
• Access to “Help at Hand” wellbeing support for you and your family