Category Manager: Insight-Led Growth for UK Retail

Signature Career Management

Swansea

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+
Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Swansea is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute strategies for growth in the food and beverage sector. The ideal candidate will be passionate about data-driven insights and possess strong analytical skills. This mid-senior level role offers a chance to significantly impact a market-leading brand known for its growth and innovation. Join a company that values personality and collaboration.

Qualifications

  • Experience in marketing or category management roles.
  • Ability to work with multiple data sources and derive insights.
  • Self-starter with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of category strategies to grow sales.
  • Analyse data to uncover insights and influence decisions.
  • Support the Sales team with proposals and presentations.
  • Identify opportunities and track brand performance.
  • Build compelling retailer stories for listings.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Data interpretation
Presentation skills
Excel proficiency
PowerPoint proficiency
Collaboration

Tools

Nielsen
Kantar
Dunnhumby

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in Swansea is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute strategies for growth in the food and beverage sector. The ideal candidate will be passionate about data-driven insights and possess strong analytical skills. This mid-senior level role offers a chance to significantly impact a market-leading brand known for its growth and innovation. Join a company that values personality and collaboration.
Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Category Strategy Manager: Growth & Insights Leader
Category Strategy Manager: Growth & Insights Leader

pladis Global • Chiswick

On-site
GBP 60,000 - 75,000
Category & Insights Manager – Data-Driven FMCG Growth
Category & Insights Manager – Data-Driven FMCG Growth

Seven Search and Selection Ltd • Greater London

On-site
GBP 40,000 - 55,000
Category Manager
Category Manager

Signature Career Management • Swansea

On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Senior Grocery Category Lead — Growth & Strategy (FMCG)
Senior Grocery Category Lead — Growth & Strategy (FMCG)

Seven Search and Selection Ltd • England

Hybrid
GBP 50,000 - 70,000
Strategic Category Manager – Food Retail Growth
Strategic Category Manager – Food Retail Growth

Silver Stone Search & Selection • Greater London

On-site
GBP 42,000 - 54,000
Category Executive (Buying): Growth & Insights — Hybrid
Category Executive (Buying): Growth & Insights — Hybrid

Seven Search and Selection Ltd • London

Hybrid
GBP 30,000 - 40,000
Hybrid Working - 2 days in office, 3 days from home
Pension
Collaborative environment with low staff turnover
Category Strategy Lead — Insight-Driven Growth (Hybrid)
Category Strategy Lead — Insight-Driven Growth (Hybrid)

PT Executive • Bradford

Hybrid
GBP 42,000 - 56,000
Hybrid working
Career development
Category Insights Lead — FMCG Growth & Strategy
Category Insights Lead — FMCG Growth & Strategy

TalentPool • Greater London

Hybrid
GBP 55,000 - 75,000
Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Pension
+3
Senior Category Manager — Growth & Strategy (FMCG)
Senior Category Manager — Growth & Strategy (FMCG)

Advocate Group • Greater London

On-site
GBP 70,000 - 90,000
Senior FMCG Category Strategist: Data-Driven Growth
Senior FMCG Category Strategist: Data-Driven Growth

All About Food Ltd • Manchester

On-site
GBP 42,000 - 65,000
Pension matched up to 8%
Bupa Private Medical Insurance
VIP Co-op Live Access
+3