Category Marketing Executive (Sainsbury’s)
(Hull / Barnsley)
The Category Marketing Executive plays a key role in driving growth across chilled food categories by supporting the development and execution of category-led marketing plans. This role partners closely with commercial, brand, NPD, and retailer teams to translate category insights into compelling customer propositions, and category growth strategies. You will help ensure we remain the partner of choice for retailers by championing category thinking, supporting evidence-based recommendations, and helping deliver initiatives that drive penetration, frequency, and value.
About Cranswick
We are a leading innovator in the food industry, renowned for our high-quality products and commitment to sustainability. At Cranswick, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and inclusive work environment, where creativity and collaboration drive our success. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we offer exciting career opportunities and the chance to be part of a company that values growth, excellence, and the well‑being of our employees.
What Youll Do
* Support category plans and identify growth opportunities
* Contribute to customer reviews and plans
* Support NPD and create sell‑in materials
* Use tools like Kantar and Assosia to track performance
* Work cross-functionally and build retailer relationships
What we’re looking for
* Experience – Ideally 1+ year of experience in a Category Management role within an FMCG business.
* Analytical Skills – Strong ability to analyse data from multiple sources, identify trends, and convert them into actionable insights with a clear, logical flow.
* Technical Proficiency – Competent in spreadsheet analysis, especially when working with large numeric data sets.
* Communication – Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate category opportunities and insights in an engaging and impactful manner.
* Market Data Expertise – Experience using market data tools (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, Kantar, Dunnhumby, Aimia) and capable of extracting relevant data and insights.
* Relationship Management – Effective at communicating and building relationships both internally and externally.
* Attitude – Enthusiastic, passionate, and always ready to take on challenges with a positive, can‑do approach.
What we offer
* Attractive starting salary (discussed at application stage)
* Access to opt into our company Share Save scheme, with the ability to purchase shares at a discounted rate
* Enrolment into our company pension scheme with enhanced contribution options
* Great holiday entitlement with the option of buying up to 5 additional days
* Discount at major high streets to supermarkets via our company discount portal
Please submit your covering letter and CV to Group.Recruitment@cranswick.co.uk.
Closing date: 30 th June 2026
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.
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