Strategic Category Growth Manager – UK & Ireland

DS Smith Plc; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

DS Smith plc is seeking a Category Manager to join the UK & Ireland Marketing team. This highly visible role will lead growth across priority segments, shaping annual business plans, category strategy, and customer growth partnerships.

You will work with Sales, Marketing, and Innovation to translate market dynamics into actionable strategies, opportunities, and differentiated value propositions for key segments and customers, while supporting sustainability and regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable Marketing and Category Management experience.
• Familiarity with major market research databases (Euromonitor, Mintel, IGD, Kantar/Nielsen).
• Ability to translate insights into actionable plans and profit metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of growth agenda across priority segments.
• Drive annual business planning, category strategy and growth roadmaps.
• Provide category expertise and insights to commercial teams across the region.

Skills

Marketing

Category Management

Market research databases

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Organization & prioritisation

Advanced Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

DS Smith plc is seeking a Category Manager to join the UK & Ireland Marketing team. This highly visible role will lead growth across priority segments, shaping annual business plans, category strategy, and customer growth partnerships.

You will work with Sales, Marketing, and Innovation to translate market dynamics into actionable strategies, opportunities, and differentiated value propositions for key segments and customers, while supporting sustainability and regulatory awareness.