Senior Category Development Manager (Convenience) - FMCG Food

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the FMCG sector is seeking a Senior Category Development Manager to drive strategic partnerships with key retail customers in the convenience channel. This dynamic role involves leveraging market insights to influence merchandising and range plans while collaborating with sales and marketing teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in category management and be ready to take the next step in their career. With hybrid working options and a competitive salary package, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a fast-growing business.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in category insight/management within FMCG.
• Ability to develop relationships with retailers and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain key retail relationships.
• Provide insights on category opportunities and influence stakeholders.

Skills

Category Management

Retail Relationship Building

Market Analysis

Sales Insights

Education

Degree in Business or Marketing

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Senior Category Development Manager (Convenience) - FMCG Food, london

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Client:

Allexo Search

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

A leading global FMCG business with some of the UK's best known foods brands is currently searching for a Senior Category Development Manager.

This is a key role in the business where you'll be responsible for the strategy and key category partnership with their most important retail customer within the convenience and Impulse channel. This is the fastest growing channel for the business with huge opportunities.

This is a strategic and customer facing role and you will be providing the sales and marketing teams with regular insights on opportunities within the market.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Building and sustaining key retail relationships
• Using insight to influence merchandising and range plans at category reviews
• Provide detailed analysis and insights on category opportunities
• influence key internal and external stakeholders

The ideal candidate will have gained category insight/management experience within a recognised FMCG manufacturer and will be ambitious enough to take the next step in their career by joining a progressive FMCG company at a full Senior Category Manager level position.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop category relationships with a retailer, participate in range reviews, promotional planning and developing rationale for new listings.

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Based: London. Hybrid working

The UK head office has excellent transport links on National Rail Overground and London Underground