Growth-Driven Category Manager, FMCG Household

CS Advisory Group; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cream Soda Recruitment is supporting an established FMCG househol d and cleaning products business in Manchester to appoint a commercially driven Category Manager. You will shape category strategy, identify growth opportunities and align teams across Commercial, Buying, Sales, Supply Chain and Marketing to deliver plans.

You will bring strong commercial judgment, consumer insight, and experience working with Brand and Marketing teams to ensure activities support wider business objectives.

Formación

• Proven category management experience in FMCG, preferably household and cleaning products.
• Experience working with UK value retailers and major retail accounts.
• Track record of delivering plans that drive measurable commercial growth.
• Experience collaborating with Brand and Marketing teams on decisions.

Responsabilidades

• Develop the annual category plan across UK and international markets with Sales and Marketing.
• Monitor performance: sales, market share, distribution, pricing and margins.
• Track competitor activity and market trends in retail and online channels.
• Contribute to pricing, promotions and range changes to protect margins and drive sales.
• Coordinate brand development and ensure brand guidelines across channels.

Conocimientos

Category Management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Brand & marketing knowledge

Commercial acumen

Data interpretation

Communication

Herramientas

AI tools

Descripción del empleo

Cream Soda Recruitment is supporting an established FMCG househol d and cleaning products business in Manchester to appoint a commercially driven Category Manager. You will shape category strategy, identify growth opportunities and align teams across Commercial, Buying, Sales, Supply Chain and Marketing to deliver plans.

You will bring strong commercial judgment, consumer insight, and experience working with Brand and Marketing teams to ensure activities support wider business objectives.