Group Head of Category Development

Valeo Foods; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in Greater London seeks a Group Head of Category Development. In this full-time role, you'll develop and implement a group-wide category strategy, leveraging data to identify growth opportunities. Collaborating with various teams, you'll influence stakeholder engagement at all levels, support product launches, and shape eCommerce playbooks. This hybrid position offers 25 days of holiday, a matched pension scheme, and more.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Matched pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Death in service

Canteen

Free parking

Retailer discount platform

Staff shop

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Ability to influence and collaborate in a complex matrix environment.
• Experience in FMCG category leadership within food categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a group-wide category strategy.
• Collaborate with international sales leadership teams.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Support new product launches and eCommerce strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking and commercial acumen

Strong analytical skills

Ability to influence in a complex environment

FMCG category leadership

Job description

Location; We work on a 3 days office / hybrid model with frequent travel between HQ and the markets

Are you ready to shape the future of international growth for one of Europes leading food businesses

At Valeo Foods international sales are our biggest driver of organic growth and a cornerstone of our group strategy. Were building a new international sales model that brings our divisions together as One Group strengthens our capabilities and takes our incredible brands to more markets worldwide.

Thats where you come in.

As Group Head of Category Development youll be the go-to expert for your category across all markets. This is a pivotal role developing a group-wide category strategy using data and insights to identify opportunities and working closely with our international sales leadership team.

Youll collaborate with category and sales teams across all divisions influencing and engaging stakeholders at every level to make our brands global. From shaping strategy to supporting new product launches and building playbooks for eCommerce and social media youll help us unlock growth in emerging markets and beyond.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset
• The ability to influence and collaborate in a complex matrix environment
• A proven track record in FMCG category leadership with exposure to food categories

If you thrive in fast-paced environments love working across multiple markets and want to make a real impact this is your opportunity to lead change and drive growth at scale.

What we offer you in return

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Matched pension scheme
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Canteen free parking retailer discount platform staff shop
• And plenty more

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time