Category Manager Tesco

The Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chilled food manufacturer in the UK seeks a Category Manager to oversee analytical support and category insights for customer plans. This hybrid role requires experience with major UK retailers, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will manage data input, coordinate internal reports, and identify trends to enhance category performance. Competitive salary of £48,000 plus a car allowance is offered, among various benefits including annual leave and employee support programs.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Pension 4%/4%

Hybrid working

33 days annual leave

Employee Volunteering Days

Retailer discount scheme

Employee well-being support

Charity initiatives

Financial support through Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• Experience working with a UK major retailer.
• Strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support and category insights.
• Work cross-functionally with development teams.
• Identify trends for informed decision-making.

Skills

Analytical support

Retail data management systems

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPOS

Kantar

Dunnhumby

Job description

Category Manager (Tesco Customer)

At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront.

Location: Redhill, RG1 3AS (hybrid)

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00

Salary: £48,000 + car allowance

Key Duties

• To provide analytical support, category and consumer insight and help deliver customer category plans across all supplied areas to support a growth agenda.
• Work cross-functionally with the internal Commercial and Development teams to ensure there is a two-way supply of information and insight sharing that drives opportunities to enhance performance.
• Identify current trends to make informed decisions on the future direction of the category.
• Monthly downloading of all market and category data from the relevant retailer system.
• Manage and develop performance reports by category and subsector for relevant product areas, presenting at customer meetings as required.
• Manage data input for internal and external monthly reports using EPOS and market data, along with performance commentary and recommendations that drive performance.
• Manage and update internal promotional performance tracker using EPOS and shopper data.
• Coordinate internal range maps for the relevant retailer.
• Create and issue frequent internal and external business updates. E.g. NPD launches and seasonal event autopsy.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Experience of working in a similar role either for or with a leading UK major retailer.
• Experience of using retailer data management systems such as Kantar, Circana, Dunnhumby or NiQ.
• Be highly numerate with a logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Be able to demonstrate ability to use initiative.
• Have experience in building relationships both internally and externally.
• The ability to use data analysis to create insightful actions.
• Driving licence due to regular travel requirements.

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Pension 4%/4%
• Hybrid working
• 33 days annual leave
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)

Equal Opportunity

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

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