Hybrid Category Growth Lead - FMCG & Insights

DCS Group (UK) Ltd; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid working

Free breakfast at cafe

Staff shop

Social events

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

DCS Group (UK) Ltd is seeking an experienced Category Manager to drive category growth within its Sales & Distribution team at Banbury. You will analyse category performance, optimise ranges and space, and turn data into clear commercial recommendations.

You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to deliver tailored advice and develop core product ranges. The role requires solid FMCG category management experience, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• We are seeking a commercially astute Category Manager with strong analytical abilities.
• Proven track record in category management and data-led recommendations.
• Experience building and presenting business cases to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver category and product ranging projects using market data to drive recommendations.
• Develop and maintain core product ranges across multiple channels.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers to understand needs and deliver advice.
• Coach and develop the Category & Insight Executive.

Skills

Category Management

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data storytelling

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

DCS Group (UK) Ltd is seeking an experienced Category Manager to drive category growth within its Sales & Distribution team at Banbury. You will analyse category performance, optimise ranges and space, and turn data into clear commercial recommendations.

You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to deliver tailored advice and develop core product ranges. The role requires solid FMCG category management experience, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to influence