Category Executive

Category Executive

Salary: £32,696

Location:

Leeds, Hybrid 2 days in office

Our client, a global FMCG company, is recruiting for a Category Executive to join their team. If you have strong analytical and data interpretation skills, this could be the role for you.

This role supports the development and delivery of a category strategy designed to drive growth and improve overall category performance. Focusing on e-commerce and convenience channels, you will work closely with retail partners and cross‑functional teams to help ensure the right products, pricing, promotions, and availability are in place.

This is a great opportunity to kickstart your career in category management. This company offers a range of fantastic benefits and a positive working culture that encourages professional development.

• Support the development and ongoing evolution of the category strategy
• Analyse brand and product performance to identify growth opportunities
• Build strong relationships with key customers and internal teams
• Deliver clear, actionable insights through data analysis and storytelling
• Support range reviews, merchandising projects and promotional activity
• Monitor performance against KPIs and highlight risks and opportunities

• Some experience in a commercial, category, or FMCG environment preferred
• Comfortable working with data and performance tools
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Confident presenting insights and recommendations
• Proactive, collaborative and able to work in a fast‑paced environment

• Passionate about categories, brands and consumer insight
• Curious, adaptable and open to change
• Resilient, accountable and motivated to deliver results