Strategic FMCG Category Growth Lead

Quorn Foods

West Yorkshire

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance (plus green car lease)
Company Bonus Scheme
25 days annual leave + holidays
Matched pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing schemes
Free Quorn products on-site

Job summary

Quorn Foods is seeking a Senior Category Manager to drive category growth for Quorn, Cauldron and major retail partners from our Leeds office, with a typical pattern of 2–3 days on site and flexible remote work.

You will own the three-year category strategy, translate it into annual growth plans, and develop compelling, insight-led recommendations that shape retailer engagement and the innovation pipeline across commercial, brand and insights teams.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrable number of years' experience in FMCG or Retail focused Category Management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to weave data-led stories that influence colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Well-developed analytical capability using NIQ Discover and Kantar to interpret performance metrics and generate actionable insight.
  • Collaborative leadership style with ability to lead through others and take ownership.
  • Passion for healthy, sustainable products and brand purpose.

Responsibilities

  • Lead category growth for Quorn, Cauldron and key retail customers.
  • Own three-year category strategy and translate into focused annual growth plans.
  • Develop insight-led recommendations and influence retailer partnerships.
  • Create persuasive retailer presentations and align stakeholders behind plans.
  • Lead retailer-specific shopper marketing plans across in-store activation, digital media and promotions.

Skills

Category management
Data storytelling
Stakeholder engagement
Leadership
Consumer insights

Tools

NIQ Discover
Kantar

Job description

Quorn Foods is seeking a Senior Category Manager to drive category growth for Quorn, Cauldron and major retail partners from our Leeds office, with a typical pattern of 2–3 days on site and flexible remote work.

You will own the three-year category strategy, translate it into annual growth plans, and develop compelling, insight-led recommendations that shape retailer engagement and the innovation pipeline across commercial, brand and insights teams.

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