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Category manager

Manchester
Mackenzie Jones
Category manager
€60,000 a year
Posted: 18 May
Offer description

Be the driving force behind category growth with one of the top 4 Grocers – building strong partnerships with their account teams to unlock long‑term, sustainable sales.

You'll lead the charge on a joint strategic agenda, bringing brand plans to life in‑store and online, and ensuring every activation delivers maximum commercial impact.


What you'll be doing:

Championing the category vision and growth drivers, engaging and influencing key stakeholders internally and externally.

Collaborating closely to co‑create and deliver customer strategies focused on long‑term, sustainable growth.

Building and leading strong, insight‑driven category partnerships and identifying key opportunities within their categories and driving action to unlock them.

Lead the range review process using a category‑first approach to deliver impartial, insight‑led recommendations that grow category value.


We’re looking for someone who brings:

* A strong track record in delivering growth and results in a branded FMCG environment.
* Proven commercial experience managing a top 4 grocery accounts or leading wholesaler in the UK.
* First‑class negotiation, commercial, and presentation skills and can have impact and wants to be customer facing.
* Analytical, curious and can bring the insight to life.
* A collaborative, adaptable mindset with a passion for learning and developing.
* You could have current category experience or grocery NAM experience looking to get into a category role.


What do you need to be successful?

A natural relationship‑builder who can influence at all levels and communicate with clarity and impact.

Someone who can turn complex data into compelling stories that drive action and inspire confidence.

A fast mover who thrives in ambiguity, stays agile, and gets things done at pace.

Calm under pressure, resilient through challenges, and focused on solutions.

Curious and growth‑minded – always looking for ways to do things better and raise the bar.

A collaborative team player who brings energy, fresh thinking, and a spark of creativity to every conversation.

If you’re looking to join a forward‑thinking company where you can truly own the customer relationship and be recognised for your impact—you want to join us.

Apply now and take your career to the next level.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self.

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