Category Manager

A leading international consumer products business is seeking a Category Manager to drive category growth across the UK and EMEA region on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Reporting to a senior regional category leader, this role focuses on applying category management best practices, shopper insights, and data-led storytelling to expand range, improve distribution, and support new product launches across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted category advisor to UK, French, and EMEA customers and distributors

Analyse category, brand, and shopper performance to identify growth opportunities and risks

Develop and present clear, compelling insights to internal teams and retail buyers

Partner with Sales and Marketing on tailored NPD launch planning

Maintain reporting tools using multiple data sources (e.g. IRI, Nielsen, Kantar)

Manage insight platforms and support shopper research activities

Support NPD and innovation through performance analysis and trend identification

Experience & Skills

2-5 years' experience in category management, insights, or a related commercial role

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)

Strong Excel skills; good working knowledge of Power Point

Excellent communication and storytelling capability

Experience in FMCG or consumer-facing industries

Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to travel across the UK, France, and EMEA as required