Senior Category Manager

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Search and Selection Ltd is seeking an in-office Category Manager in West London for a global FMCG client. The role focuses on developing the strategic category vision, leading range reviews, and strengthening advisor-level customer relationships.

The candidate should bring proven category management experience in branded FMCG, strong analytical ability, and a collaborative, initiative-driven mindset. Line management of 2 direct reports is included.

Qualifications

• Proven category management experience in branded FMCG.
• Ability to translate consumer needs into insights with proven sales/marketing achievements.
• Analytical approach to influence category agenda.
• Forward-thinking, flexible, driven with initiative.
• Cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Experience coaching/managing direct reports (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the strategic category vision.
• Lead range reviews and category performance reviews.
• Build strong advisor-level customer relationships.
• Develop continuous reporting for category scorecards.
• Align sales recommendations with range review objectives and category growth.
• Develop best-in shopper activation plans.
• Lead and develop a team of 2 direct reports.

Skills

Category management

Analytical

Branded FMCG experience

Leadership

Job description

Office based role (full time in office) - Based West London

Our client is a global FMCG manufacturer with instantly recognisable leading brands in multiple categories.

Their brands are currently in significant YoY growth, and their category, marketing and sales departments are being heavily invested in. Category Marketing today is a central point to their success, particularly in the relationships they have with the top 4 grocery multiples.

The Role

• Developing and leading the strategic category vision
• Lead Range Reviews & Category Performance Reviews
• Building strong customer relationships with advisor status
• Work to develop continuous reporting solutions for these customers' incl. Category scorecards
• Develop objective space to sales recommendations and ensuring this is aligned to range review objectives and Category Vision growth opportunities
• Develop best in shopper activation plans
• Leading and developing a team of 2 direct reports

The Candidate

• You will have proven category management experience working within a branded FMCG environment
• You will have the ability to look at consumer needs as a source of inspiration, with proven sales and marketing experience and a track record of achievement.
• Your approach must be very analytical in order to influence the category agenda.
• A forward thinking, flexible attitude is vital and you must have the drive and resilience to succeed and be able to work from you own initiative.
• The role will involve cross functional team working therefore the ability to successfully develop and maintain relationships by adopting a collaborative working style is crucial.
• Ideally will have experience of managing / coaching direct reports

This role is office based (full time) in West London.

Part time / 4 day week applicants will also be considered for this role.