Category Development Lead – Grocery
Cambridge – hybrid
£70-75k + £7k Car Allowance + bonus
Our Client:
* A privately owned, fast-growing FMCG business supplying major UK and international retailers.
* The company has a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and long-term partnerships and they are recognised for delivering high-quality products at scale.
* Now looking to expand their Category team and hire a Category Development Lead to manage various retailer relationships including Sainsburys, Tesco & M&S.
The Role:
* Take full ownership for the category strategy and development plans with major UK customers.
* As Category Development Lead you will define and implement Category Growth drivers with both internal and external stakeholders.
* This business has broad access to data so you will use Kantar, Nielsen, Circana, dunnhumby, Nectar, EPOS data etc.
* Cross functional collaboration will be key to success in this role – working with NPD, Sales and Marketing to support future growth initiatives.
* Influencing frequent Range Reviews & Category Performance Reviews
Ideal Category Development Lead Candidate:
* You will have FMCG Category & Insights experience within a food & drink supplier. You may already be a Category Development Lead looking for a new challenge.
* Highly numerate and analytical, able to draw insights and conclusions from data
* You will have team leadership skills and be able to build strong relationships with customers.
Further details:
* Salary between £70-75k + £7k Car Allowance
* Bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits package
* Hybrid-working with office based in Cambridgeshire. Drivers licence necessary.
Please apply, quoting reference 10/17655/7. Confidentiality assured.
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