Category & Market Growth Manager — FMCG (UK)

Kenny Recruit

Basildon

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

6 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

An application made for this job — a tailored resume and cover letter that speak straight to the posting.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Kenny Recruit in the UK is seeking a Category & Market Development Manager for an ambitious FMCG business expanding in the UK market. You will blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution across multiple product categories, shaping category strategies, launches, pricing and go-to-market plans while collaborating with local and international stakeholders to drive revenue and profitability.

Location Basildon with office-based work and on Fridays option to work remotely, in a role offering

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years' experience in Category Management, Marketing, Commercial or similar role.
  • Experience in FMCG, retail or fast-paced consumer goods environment.
  • Strong understanding of the marketing mix and product launches.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute commercial and market development strategies across multiple product categories.
  • Create business plans, manage category budgets and monitor KPIs to drive growth.
  • Own category performance by analyzing sales data and identifying revenue opportunities.
  • Develop pricing strategies, product positioning and go-to-market plans.
  • Coordinate product launches with internal stakeholders.
  • Adapt marketing campaigns to local market requirements while maintaining brand consistency.
  • Optimise retail execution and improve product visibility and customer experience.
  • Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders across markets.
  • Monitor market trends and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Category Management
Marketing
Commercial Strategy
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or marketing

Job description

Kenny Recruit in the UK is seeking a Category & Market Development Manager for an ambitious FMCG business expanding in the UK market. You will blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution across multiple product categories, shaping category strategies, launches, pricing and go-to-market plans while collaborating with local and international stakeholders to drive revenue and profitability.

Location Basildon with office-based work and on Fridays option to work remotely, in a role offering

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Hybrid Category Growth Manager - FMCG
Hybrid Category Growth Manager - FMCG

Kenny Recruit • Basildon

Hybrid
GBP 50,000 - 60,000
Category & Market Growth Manager – FMCG (Hybrid/Remote Fridays)
Category & Market Growth Manager – FMCG (Hybrid/Remote Fridays)

Kenny Recruit • Essex

Hybrid
GBP 50,000 - 65,000
Category and Market Development Manager
Category and Market Development Manager

Kenny Recruit • Basildon

Hybrid
GBP 50,000 - 65,000
Category and Market Development Manager
Category and Market Development Manager

Kenny Recruit • Essex

Hybrid
GBP 50,000 - 65,000
Category Development Manager
Category Development Manager

Kenny Recruit • Basildon

Hybrid
GBP 50,000 - 60,000
Strategic FMCG Category Manager | Growth & Mentorship
Strategic FMCG Category Manager | Growth & Mentorship

Interim Staffing • City Of London

On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Category Growth & Commercial Strategy Lead
Category Growth & Commercial Strategy Lead

Nurture Talent • Greater London

Hybrid
GBP 90,000 - 130,000
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
FMCG Category Manager: Growth & Strategy Lead
FMCG Category Manager: Growth & Strategy Lead

Magnus Search • York and North Yorkshire

On-site
GBP 54,000 - 66,000
Competitive salary up to GBP60K
Company pension scheme
22 days' annual leave
+3
Emerging FMCG Category Manager – Fast-Track Growth
Emerging FMCG Category Manager – Fast-Track Growth

Planet CIC • Greater London

On-site
GBP 35,000 - 50,000
Private health care
Company pension 6% employee contrib.
25 days holiday + Bank holidays
+2