Category Manager, Consumer Care, UK

Kao Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in personal care is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to drive growth in skincare categories. This role is pivotal in collaborating with marketing teams and retailers to translate data insights into actionable strategies. With a focus on innovation and integrity, the company fosters a culture that values ethical practices and quality. If you are passionate about the beauty industry and possess strong analytical skills, this opportunity offers a platform to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of FMCG commercial experience required.
• Experience in Trade Marketing or Category Management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies across retail channels.
• Analyze market data and present findings to teams and clients.

Skills

FMCG commercial experience

Trade Marketing

Category Management

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Circana/Nielsen/Kantar tools

SIP familiarity

Dunnhumby familiarity

Boots Gateway familiarity

Beauty industry background

Education

BSc/BA degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Circana/Nielsen/Kantar

SIP

Dunnhumby

Boots Gateway

Job description

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Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years. Our philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in acting with integrity, driving innovation, and fostering trust and respect.

Purpose of the Position

A key member of the C&I team for our UK Consumer Care Business, this role reports to the Category Controller and collaborates closely with the UK Commercial team and retailers to identify opportunities to grow the skincare categories aligned with business objectives. Internally, it involves partnering with UK & Global Marketing teams to uncover relevant brand & category opportunities. The focus is on transforming data insights into compelling stories that drive growth.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc/BA degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years of FMCG commercial experience
• 2-3 years in Trade Marketing or Category Management
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Circana/Nielsen/Kantar tools
• Familiarity with SIP, Dunnhumby, Boots Gateway
• Beauty industry background preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement differentiated category strategies across retail channels
• Identify and translate category and shopper trends into actionable insights
• Build and maintain relationships with trade partners
• Recommend store placements and distribution strategies
• Analyze market data and present findings to internal teams and clients
• Create trade presentations to communicate vision and strategies
• Monitor competitor activities and NPD strategies
• Share updates on category trends and developments
• Support internal processes for NPD launches and GTM planning
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support business initiatives

Additional Information

• Senior level: Mid-Senior
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industry: Personal Care Product Manufacturing