Strategic Category Manager: FMCG Growth & Channels

Nestlé; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bottled water company is seeking a Strategic Category Manager to shape market-winning plans and strategies for their Waters & Healthy Beverages brands. This hybrid role (approx. 2 days a week in office) offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, develop commercial propositions, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should possess proven FMCG experience and strong strategic planning skills. A competitive salary up to £50k, bonus scheme, and excellent benefits package are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Focus on personal development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic category roles.
• Ability to manage complex agendas across customers.
• Strong communication and coaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work on channel strategy and priorities.
• Support revenue management planning.
• Identify priority channels for the brand.
• Develop tailored category channel plans.
• Communicate commercial propositions effectively.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams for NPD.

Skills

Commercial experience in FMCG

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Job description

A leading bottled water company is seeking a Strategic Category Manager to shape market-winning plans and strategies for their Waters & Healthy Beverages brands. This hybrid role (approx. 2 days a week in office) offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, develop commercial propositions, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should possess proven FMCG experience and strong strategic planning skills. A competitive salary up to £50k, bonus scheme, and excellent benefits package are included.