Customer Category Manager

JR United Kingdom; Market Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Market Drayton is seeking a Customer Category Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role focuses on developing strategic category growth plans and fostering customer partnerships. The ideal candidate has experience with top retailers and strong analytical skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with the Top 4 Retailers in traditional retail environments.
• Proficiency in using market and retailer data systems.
• Creativity in data analysis and storytelling to identify growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute customer-specific category growth plans.
• Lead the Range Review process to achieve category growth.
• Facilitate effective communication across functions regarding category performance.

Skills

Experience with the Top 4 Retailers

Analytical mindset

Effective communication skills

Stakeholder relationship skills

Category Development and Insights expertise

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04.08.2025

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18.09.2025

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Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller, employing over 31,000 people across Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 British farmers. Mller ranks within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is a familiar name on shelves nationwide.

The UK operations include:

• Mller Milk & Ingredients: Aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader, producing fresh milk, cream, butter, and ingredients with a network of dairies and depots across the country.
• Mller Yogurt & Desserts: The UK's leading yogurt manufacturer, producing brands like Mller Corner, Mllerlight, Mller Bliss, Mller Rice, FRijj, and Mller Kefir Smoothie, and supplying the private label yogurt market from a state-of-the-art facility.

Customer Category Manager

Full-time (12-month fixed-term contract)

Market Drayton - Hybrid

We are seeking a strategic and driven Customer Category Manager to join our team for a 12-month period. This role focuses on developing and executing sustainable category growth strategies, fostering strong customer partnerships, and enhancing Mller's performance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute customer-specific category growth plans to strengthen partnerships based on trust and shared objectives.
• Lead the Range Review process to achieve category growth and meet sales ambitions.
• Develop and implement the Category and Point of Purchase Vision, considering all store formats and online channels.
• Maintain Mller as the primary contact for the customer by establishing a clear external contact strategy.
• Facilitate effective communication across functions regarding category performance, NPD status, and insights.
• Contribute strategically to business processes like SBRs, account planning, and JBP.
• Represent customer and category leadership as Brand Champion, influencing brand development.
• Support team development and foster a coaching culture.

Key Requirements:

• Experience with the Top 4 Retailers in traditional retail environments.
• Proficiency in using market and retailer data systems.
• Analytical mindset to interpret trends and insights from data.
• Expertise in Category Development and Insights.
• Creativity in data analysis and storytelling to identify growth opportunities.
• Positive attitude and strong stakeholder relationship skills.
• Effective communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Attention to detail with strategic vision.
• Brand advocate with engaging communication style.
• Self-motivated with a focus on personal and team growth.

If interested, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk.

Contact: F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ