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Category Insights Manager (German Speaker), Slough
Client: Vertical Advantage
Location: Slough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
31.05.2025
Expiry Date:
15.07.2025
Job Description:
Our partner, a globally recognised and purpose-led beverage brand, is looking for a Senior Category Manager to lead category strategy across key EMEA markets including the UK, DACH, France, and Spain.
This is a rare opportunity to drive impact at scale — blending data, creativity, and commercial acumen to shape one of the most exciting categories in the functional wellness space.
What You’ll Do
* Lead category strategy and execution across the UK, DACH, France, and Spain
* Deliver actionable insights to guide decisions across markets and channels
* Build compelling trade stories and drive customer engagement
* Monitor performance against multi-year growth targets
* Collaborate across sales, marketing, and innovation to align on priorities
* Be the go-to expert on market trends and consumer behaviour
What You Bring
* Strong experience in category management, shopper insights, or market strategy
* A sharp, commercial mindset with exceptional data fluency (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, Kantar)
* Great communication skills and a knack for influencing senior stakeholders
* Knowledge of UK retail landscape is essential
* German language skills and understanding of DACH retail are a big plus
* Passion for purpose-led brands and wellness-driven products
* Benefits include 30 days holiday + birthday off, private healthcare, volunteer days, enhanced parental leave, flexible hours, early Friday finishes, free products, in-office lunches, ClassPass credits, bonus scheme, and a dog-friendly office.
This is your opportunity to shape a fast-growing category for a globally loved, purpose-driven brand. If this sounds like you, let’s talk.
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