E-Commerce Category Lead - Drinks - Home Based

New Chapter Consulting; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is hiring an E-commerce Category Lead to drive digital growth and lead a talented team. You will define innovative strategies, manage performance, and build relationships with key retailers. The ideal candidate has over 8 years in FMCG, including 4 years in E-commerce leadership roles. This is a contract position with a mid-senior level of responsibility, offering a chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in FMCG, including 4+ in E-commerce leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of various E-commerce channels.
• Flexibility to travel nationally (around 40%).

Responsibilities

• Define and execute E-commerce strategy for growth.
• Lead media and digital performance for visibility.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage budgets, analytics, and performance reporting.
• Build partnerships with retailers to drive category growth.

Skills

FMCG experience

E-commerce leadership

Retail media expertise

Digital transformation

Team leadership

Job description

E-Commerce Category Lead - Drinks - Home Based

Ready to lead the next wave of digital growth in FMCG? We’re looking for an E-commerce Category Lead to shape and accelerate our online strategy across all key channels — from Bricks & Clicks and Pure Play to Quick Commerce and Wholesale.

This is your chance to drive transformation, lead a talented team, and make a lasting impact on how consumers experience and shop our brand online.

13 months FTC

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a forward-thinking E-commerce strategy that fuels online growth and innovation.
• Lead media, search, and digital shelf performance to maximise visibility and conversion.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing team that thrives on collaboration and results.
• Turn insights into action — managing budgets, analytics, and performance reporting.
• Build strategic partnerships with key retailers and wholesalers to drive category growth and shopper engagement.

Experience required:

• 8+ years in FMCG, including 4+ in E-commerce leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of Bricks & Clicks, Pure Play, Quick Commerce, and Wholesale channels.
• Expertise in retail media and search optimisation.
• A passion for innovation, digital transformation, and people leadership.
• Flexibility to travel nationally (around 40%).

If you’re a forward-thinking digital leader who thrives on innovation and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Own the digital future. Lead the evolution. Apply today.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Marketing, Sales, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing