Category Insight Manager – FMCG (Food)
Surrey (Hybrid – WFH Fridays)
£45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
A wonderful chance to join this ambient food manufacturer as a Category Insight Manager. Supplying both own-label and branded products to all major UK retailers and foodservice customers, this role is key to driving data-led sales growth and category development.
Reporting to the Marketing Manager and working closely with senior leadership, you will provide detailed, account-specific category insights and strategic market analysis. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping customer strategies through actionable recommendations and compelling presentations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and delivery of in-depth category insights and market analysis to support sales and marketing teams
* Create engaging, data-driven customer presentations for retail and foodservice accounts
* Develop and maintain regular market and competitor reports using industry-standard data platforms (e.g., Circana, NielsenIQ, Kantar)
* Provide proactive recommendations to maximise growth opportunities based on market trends
* Collaborate across teams including sales, marketing, procurement, technical, supply chain, and finance
* Drive the evolution of the company's research capabilities to support strategic decision-making
* Manage ad-hoc research projects and insights assignments
About You:
* Degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant data, numerical, or business discipline
* Strong experience in data analytics, preferably within food or FMCG
* Experience working with market data platforms such as Circana, NielsenIQ, or Kantar is highly desirable
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, concise insights
* Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and strong time-management skills
* Self-motivated, autonomous, and a collaborative team player with a passion for professional growth
Benefits:
* Competitive salary £45,000 - £60,000 plus discretionary and employee ownership trust (EOT) bonus
* Matched pension contributions up to 5%
* Private healthcare and life insurance
* Hybrid working with work-from-home Fridays
* Free breakfast provided onsite
* 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded insight professional ready to make a significant impact within a dynamic and values-driven business.