Are you a strategic thinker with a flair for category development and a passion for shopper-led insight?

The Advocate Group are looking for a dynamic Category Manager to join a fast-paced, high-growth grocery retail team that is transforming the way local products reach the consumer.

Why You’ll Want This Role:
This is your opportunity to be part of a well-invested and rapidly growing division of a major UK grocery business. With a strong innovation pipeline and a focus on authentic, local products, you''ll work with a portfolio that’s making waves in the industry. You''ll influence commercial strategy, drive category growth, and work in close collaboration with commercial, marketing, insights, and supply chain teams.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop compelling, insight-led category plans that drive range, merchandising, and promotional strategies.
• Use data from Kantar, Nielsen, IRI, and retail EPOS to identify trends and opportunities.
• Deliver engaging, story-led insights to influence internal stakeholders and retail partners.
• Partner with customer teams to support JBPs and NPD launches.
• Collaborate with the wider category, insight, and commercial teams to build a winning go-to-market strategy.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in a category, insights, or commercial role within the UK food & drink industry.
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex data for maximum impact.
• Experience working with EPOS, Kantar, Nielsen, or IRI data.
• A proactive, commercially curious mindset and a passion for consumer trends.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to work cross-functionally.

What’s In It For You:

• Be part of a purpose-led, entrepreneurial business unit
• A role where you’ll have real influence, visibility, and impact.

Apply now to join a team where your insights and storytelling will help bring unique, high-quality products to consumers across the UK.

For more details or to discuss how we can support your career, please get in touch with John, or click “Apply Now” to be considered. 

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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