?? Join Our Team as a Category Manager!
Location : Uxbridge (office-based)
Reports to: Category Controller
Are you a storyteller with a commercial edge?
Do you thrive on turning data into opportunities?
Are you ready to influence some of the biggest retailers in the UK?
At Pilgrim's Europe, we're on a mission to drive category growth, shape shopper behaviour, and create long-term wins for our customers — and we're looking for someone exceptional to help lead the way.
This is your chance to own the category conversation, challenge the norm, and become the go-to trusted advisor for our retail partners.
?? What You'll Be Doing
Dive into data and uncover the stories behind the numbers.
Turn insights into clear, compelling recommendations that inspire action.
Bring the shopper and consumer voice to every internal decision.
Share regular category updates that get teams thinking differently and moving faster.
Build strong, trusted relationships with our retailers.
Influence customers with clear category vision and thought leadership.
Lead total category range reviews and shape the future product landscape.
Become the expert voice customers rely on to drive growth — not just for Pilgrim's, but for the whole category.
Support the development of category strategies that unlock new opportunities across channel, shopper and occasion.
Tailor strategies into customer-ready plans that deliver true triple wins (Category, Customer, Pilgrim's).
Make category-first thinking contagious across your cross-functional team.
Partner with internal teams and external agencies to bring bold ideas to life.
?? What You'll Bring
Confident and engaging communication with strong storytelling flair
Ability to build trusted, influential customer relationships
Analytical strength and ease working with multiple data sources
Curiosity, commercial awareness and a genuine love for understanding shoppers
Confidence to translate insight into simple, powerful messages
Passion for collaboration and driving positive change
Experience Desired:
2+ years in FMCG roles
Category management experience (own label or brand-led)
Working with UK Grocery Multiples
Experience partnering with external agencies
? Who You Are
You'll thrive at Pilgrim's if you:
Stay open, receptive and ready for new challenges (Availability)
Respect and value other viewpoints (Humility)
Deliver on commitments, even under pressure (Discipline)
Lead with honesty and authenticity (Sincerity)
Focus on what really matters to drive impact (Simplicity)
Take full accountability and push hard for success (Ownership & Determination)
You're not just a Category Manager — you're an agent of change, a champion of insight, and a driver of growth.
?? Why Pilgrim's Europe?
Because here, your voice matters and your impact is real.
You'll enjoy:
A competitive salary with regular performance reviews
Enhanced pension contributions
A clear path for professional development and career progression
Opportunities to influence some of the UK's biggest retailers
A supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas are heard
Employee wellbeing support
Recognition programmes to celebrate innovation and results
Access to employee savings and discount schemes
?? Ready to influence the future of the category?
Apply now and take your next step with Pilgrim's Europe — where insight meets opportunity, and where you can make a real difference.
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