Category Manager - Personal Care

Michael Page (UK); Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global personal care branded business seeks a Category Manager to drive insights and sales strategies across personal care categories. The successful applicant will leverage data to support decision-making, maintain stakeholder relationships, and embody entrepreneurial growth. The role offers a competitive salary, healthcare benefits, and a chance to impact a dynamic team.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Robust pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Visibility with senior leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management within the FMCG/consumer industry.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agenda for the personal care business as the sole category expert.
• Develop strategies for profitable sales and category growth.
• Translate data into actionable insights for sales support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Results-driven mindset

Knowledge of market trends

Job description

About Our Client

A global personal care branded business dedicated to providing the UK with a range of household-recognised products, always looking to innovate and stay ahead of the curve!

Job Description

1. Be the sole Category expert, leading the agenda for a personal care business.
2. Drive insights and set business objectives through first-class Category delivery.
3. Develop and execute effective strategies to facilitate profitable sales across all three personal care categories.
4. Implement a comprehensive category growth agenda in strategic channels and customers by incorporating consumer and shopper insights to deliver best-in-class retail solutions.
5. Translate data into actionable insights for the sales team to support customer presentations, listing opportunities, and successful NPD introductions.
6. Provide internal reporting of EPOS weekly and on an ad-hoc basis, monitor sales trends, and manage daily sales reports in tandem with retailer inventory.
7. Maintain a strong relationship with Circana to maximize data investment and diversify into new categories with potential new data sets.
8. Exude leadership, agility, and create data-driven recommendations, demonstrating a passion for transformational growth and entrepreneurial drive.
9. Be a key member of the UK commercial operation and the wider team, embodying CARE & CARE+ principles daily.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in category management within the FMCG/consumer industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets, including Circana data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A results-driven mindset focused on achieving commercial objectives.
• Knowledge of market trends and consumer behaviors in the FMCG sector.
• Ability to access Surrey three days per week.

What's on Offer

• A highly competitive salary package of £60,000 to £70,000 plus CA.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits to support your well-being.
• A robust pension plan to secure your future.
• Generous holiday allowance promoting work-life balance.
• High visibility with the senior leadership team.

If you are passionate about category management and seeking a challenging role, please apply. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact within a small but effective team!