FMCG Category Strategy Lead | Insights & Growth

PT Executive; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Executive is seeking a Category Manager to shape and lead category strategy for a major UK grocery sector. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Insight, Supply Chain and NRM to convert shopper and retailer insight into commercially actionable plans that drive growth.

The role offers significant exposure and the chance to influence retailer strategy and broader business direction, with a hybrid working model centered around the Yorkshire HQ.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG category management or shopper insights.
• Experience working with UK grocery retailers.
• Strong analytical capability with exposure to data platforms such as Circana, Nielsen or Kantar.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead category thinking and help shape category strategy and vision.
• Translate shopper, consumer and customer insight into commercial recommendations.
• Build relationships with major grocery retailers and position the business as a trusted category partner.
• Support range reviews, merchandising projects and new product ideas.
• Deliver insight-led storytelling and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply and NRM to optimise performance.
• Analyze data to identify growth opportunities and engage customers accordingly.
• Regularly visit stores and retailers to stay connected with shoppers and category dynamics.

Skills

FMCG Category Management

Trade Marketing

Shopper Insight

Tools

Circana

Nielsen

Kantar

Job description

PT Executive is seeking a Category Manager to shape and lead category strategy for a major UK grocery sector. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Insight, Supply Chain and NRM to convert shopper and retailer insight into commercially actionable plans that drive growth.

The role offers significant exposure and the chance to influence retailer strategy and broader business direction, with a hybrid working model centered around the Yorkshire HQ.