Category Manager

TWX Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-based

Flexible working

Benefits

Career development

AI tools

Job summary

TWX Recruitment is seeking a Category Manager for the UK food-to-go and beverage category. The role involves turning data into insights, guiding commercial decisions and owning improvement projects from start to finish in a hybrid setup with most work from home and 1–2 days in London.

You’ll analyse sales performance, spot trends and opportunities, review promotions and pricing, and work with suppliers and teams across Marketing, Loyalty, Sales and Operations to drive performance in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mind with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales and KPI performance.
• Spot trends, gaps and commercial opportunities.
• Review promotions and category performance.
• Support new products, pricing and promotional activity.
• Own improvement projects from start to finish.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data communication

Prioritization in fast-moving env

Job description

Home-based | 1 to 2 days a week in London | Permanent, Full Time

If you enjoy food, numbers and spotting opportunities others might miss, this could be a great next step.

We're looking for a Category Manager to support a busy UK food-to-go and beverage category. You'll turn data into useful insight, help shape commercial decisions and take ownership of projects that genuinely improve performance.

What's in it for you?

• Mainly home-based working, with 1 to 2 days a week in London
• Flexible working options
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Real responsibility and the chance to develop your category management career
• Exposure across pricing, promotions, range and operations
• Freedom to use AI and digital tools to work smarter

What you'll be doing

• Analysing sales and KPI performance
• Spotting trends, gaps and commercial opportunities
• Reviewing promotions and category performance
• Supporting new products, pricing and promotional activity
• Owning improvement projects from start to finish
• Working with suppliers and teams across Marketing, Loyalty, Sales and Operations
• Keeping an eye on competitors and the wider UK retail market

What we're looking for

• Experience or knowledge of food-to-go and/or beverages
• Experience working with retailer or customer data
• A good analytical eye and attention to detail
• Confidence communicating your findings
• The ability to juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment
• An interest in using technology and AI to improve the way things are done

Most importantly, you'll be curious, proactive and happy to ask: "What are the numbers telling us and what should we do next?"

Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you.