Allexo are proud to be partnering with a leading FMCG business behind some of the UK’s most recognised and loved consumer brands.
We’re looking for a commercially driven Category Manager to take ownership of a major grocery retail account, playing a pivotal role in shaping category growth strategy, influencing senior retail stakeholders, and delivering insight-led recommendations that create genuine commercial impact.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious category professional who thrives in a fast-paced, data-led environment and wants to work with a business that combines household-name brands, strong investment, and an award-winning culture.
The Opportunity
This is far more than a traditional reporting role.
You’ll act as the lead category advisor for a key national grocery retailer, using data, insight, and strategic thinking to influence ranging, merchandising, promotional effectiveness, and shopper activation plans.
Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Insights teams, you’ll help shape both short- and long-term category growth strategies while building trusted partnerships externally with a key grocery customer.
You’ll have real visibility across the business and the chance to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the category relationship with a major UK grocery retailer
* Deliver compelling, insight-led category recommendations that drive growth
* Influence retailer decisions through best-in-class market and shopper analysis
* Identify commercial opportunities across range, merchandising, promotions, and in-store execution
* Develop impactful category reporting, scorecards, and strategic presentations
* Support customer-facing meetings with actionable market insight and recommendations
* Partner closely with Sales and Marketing teams to shape customer strategy
* Use market data and analytics tools to uncover risks, trends, and growth opportunities
* Champion the voice of the customer internally across commercial projects and business planning
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with commercial influence and relationship-building skills.
You’ll ideally have:
* Previous experience within Category Management in FMCG or retail
* Strong experience using Nielsen and/or Kantar data
* Excellent commercial acumen and strategic thinking
* Advanced Excel and data interpretation skills
* The ability to translate complex data into compelling recommendations
* Experience influencing both internal and external stakeholders
* A proactive, resilient, and results-driven mindset
* Strong presentation and communication skills
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to work with iconic consumer brands
* High-profile retailer exposure and ownership
* Strategic, commercially influential role
* Collaborative and people-focused culture
* Excellent career development opportunities within a global business
* Hybrid working and competitive package
If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence category strategy, build senior retailer relationships, and accelerate your FMCG career, we’d love to hear from you.
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