Category Manager - Senior Category Manager - Category Executive

Page Personnel; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global personal care company is looking for a Category Manager to lead the strategy and growth for personal care categories. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in category management, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary package of £60,000 to £70,000, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and a robust pension plan. Join a passionate team and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Robust pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Visibility with senior leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management within the FMCG / consumer industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for profitable sales in personal care categories.
• Translate data into actions for sales support and new product introductions.
• Manage internal reporting of sales and partner with Circana for data utilization.

Skills

Category management experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Results-driven mindset

Knowledge of market trends

Job description

• Be the sole Category expert, leading the agenda for a personal care business!
• Drive insights and set business objectives through 1st‑class Category delivery!

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

• Responsible for developing and executing effective strategies to facilitate profitable sales in all three personal care categories. Implement a comprehensive category growth agenda in strategic channels and customers by incorporating consumer and shopper insights to deliver best‑in‑class retail solutions.
• Effectively translate data into actions for the sales team to support customer presentations, listing opportunities and the successful introduction of NPD.
• Also responsible for providing internal reporting of EPOS on a weekly and ad‑hoc basis, sales trends, managing the daily sales reporting in tandem with retailer inventory. A strong relationship with Circana will also be critical to maximise 'data investment' and as the business diversifies in to new category's,requiring potential new data sets.
• Leadership, agility, an ability to create data driven recommendations, a passion for transformational growth and entrepreneurial drive will be keys to success. Be a key member of the UK commercial operation and the wider team by exuding CARE & CARE+ principles daily.

A successful Category Manager will have:

• Proven experience in category management within the FMCG / consumer industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets inc. Circana.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A results‑driven mindset with a focus on achieving commercial objectives.
• Knowledge of market trends and consumer behaviours in the FMCG sector.
• Ability to access Surrey, 3 days per week.
• Able to bring the company / commercial team on the Category journey, influencing business direction and agenda through actionable insights.

What’s on Offer

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

If you are passionate about category management and looking for a challenging role, please apply. This is your chance to make a real impact in a small but effective team!