Department : Category Location : Uxbridge (Office-based) Reporting to : Category Controller About the Role Were looking for a curious, driven and commercially aware Category Executive to join our expanding Category team at Pilgrims Europe. This is a customer-facing role focused on supporting the growth of innovative, trend-driven categories. Youll work closely with major retailers to help shape forward-thinking category strategies, influence decisions and unlock new opportunities for long-term, sustainable growth. Youll support the Category Management team in building compelling, insight-led recommendations that drive performance for both our customers and our business, with a particular focus on identifying emerging trends and high-growth areas. Youll play a key role in understanding consumer and shopper behaviour, using data and insight to influence range, merchandising, pricing and promotions — truly becoming the voice of the shopper within our business while helping to shape the future of evolving categories. ?? This role is office-based in Uxbridge, supporting strong collaboration, development and team working. What Youll Be Doing Build strong, collaborative relationships with customer stakeholders including buyers and merchandisers Use multiple data sources to analyse shopper behaviour, identify trends and uncover opportunities Translate data into clear, compelling insight-led recommendations Support and deliver category range reviews, focusing on optimal assortment and merchandising Produce regular category and customer reporting, highlighting risks and opportunities Influence customer decision-making through engaging presentations and storytelling Work closely with Category Managers, Account Managers and Brand teams to align category strategy Build a strong internal and external network to support business growth What Success Looks Like Strong, trusted relationships with key customer contacts Insight-led recommendations that deliver category growth Effective, high-quality reporting and analysis Visible impact on range, space and category performance Development into a confident category professional What Were Looking For Were looking for someone with minimum 1 year of experience in an FMCG, retail or commercial environment, who is ready to take the next step in their category career. Strong communication and relationship-building skills Naturally curious, with a passion for understanding the “why” behind data Analytical mindset with good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint Confident presenter, able to tell a story and influence others Well-organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities A genuine interest in retail, shoppers and category management Commitment to learning and developing a career in Category Values & Behaviours Demonstrates ownership, integrity and determination, working collaboratively with discipline and humility to deliver practical results. Why Join Pilgrims Europe? Gain exposure to major retail customers and category strategy Develop highly valued data, insight and commercial skills Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Learn from experienced Category and Commercial leaders Be part of a role where your insights can directly influence decisions in the market Clear development opportunities within Category, Insight and Commercial Ready to Apply? If youre analytical, curious and excited by the opportunity to influence how products are ranged, priced and promoted in the market, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career. Join us as a Category Executive at Pilgrims Europe and start shaping the decisions that drive growth. Apply now and take the next step in your category journey.