Junior Category Analyst – FMCG Insights & Growth Path

Advocate Group; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advocate Group is partnering with a Global Food business to recruit a Junior Category Executive in St Albans. You will sit at the heart of the category, turning data into insights to shape customer and marketing decisions.

You'll develop Excel-based reports and dashboards, build storytelling from numbers, and collaborate with the Commercial team. A strong analytical mindset and Excel skills are essential as you start a career in Category Management.

Qualifications

• Analytical and inquisitive mindset with ability to spot trends in data.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and PivotTables.
• Ability to explain findings clearly and tell data-driven stories.
• Power BI experience and exposure to FMCG data sources would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales, distribution, pricing, promotions, range and NPD performance.
• Build and maintain Excel-based reports, tools and dashboards.
• Turn data into clear stories and recommendations.
• Support the Commercial team with customer analysis and sell-in presentations.
• Develop understanding of FMCG categories, shoppers, retailers and commercial strategy.
• Work with experienced Category professionals to grow skills for career progression.
• Help improve how the business uses data and insight as it grows.

Skills

Analytical mind

Excel PivotTables

Data storytelling

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The Advocate Group is partnering with a Global Food business to recruit a Junior Category Executive in St Albans. You will sit at the heart of the category, turning data into insights to shape customer and marketing decisions.

You'll develop Excel-based reports and dashboards, build storytelling from numbers, and collaborate with the Commercial team. A strong analytical mindset and Excel skills are essential as you start a career in Category Management.