Senior Category Manager - Grocery

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading branded food & beverage manufacturer in London is seeking a Senior Category Manager to drive strategic partnerships and category growth. This hybrid role involves leading a high-performing team, optimizing performance through data insights, and collaborating cross-functionally. The company offers a culture focused on ambition and people, with strong career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a customer-facing Category or Insights role within FMCG.
• Experience working with a Top 4 grocery retailer is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic category partnerships across three major customers.
• Create and execute retailer-specific category growth plans.
• Translate data into compelling insights.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

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Senior Category Manager - Grocery, london

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Client:

The TalentPool Company

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Category Manager – Top 4 Grocery

London (Hybrid: 2–3 Days in Office)

The TalentPool Company is proud to be partnering with a leading branded food & beverage manufacturer to recruit a Senior Category Manager into their dynamic and high-performing team.

This business is experiencing significant growth across all channels and ranks within the top three AGS scores in its category—a clear reflection of its market-leading performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic category partnerships across three major customers, including one of the Top 4 UK grocery retailers, through data-led insights and consistent engagement.
• Manage and develop a high-performing Category Manager, supporting their growth and success.
• Create and execute retailer-specific category growth plans that deliver real commercial impact.
• Manage relationships with key insight agencies to ensure high-quality, actionable data.
• Optimise key category levers—range, space, visibility, and promotions—to drive performance.
• Translate data into compelling insights that shape internal and customer-facing strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align category, shopper, and brand strategies.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a customer-facing Category or Insights role within FMCG.
• Experience working with a Top 4 grocery retailer is highly desirable.
• Leadership experience is a plus, though not essential.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

A rare opportunity to join a culture that’s both ambitious and people-focused, offering strong career progression and a variety of internal development pathways.