Category Manager
Location:
Manchester (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH)
Salary:
£50,000 - £55,000 DOE
About Us
We are a fast-growing business in the health and nutrition space, specialising in premium protein supplements. With an ambitious growth strategy and a stronghold in the convenience channel, we are now expanding rapidly into the Top 4 grocery multiples.
Our mission is simple: to make high-quality nutrition accessible to everyone, everywhere. To support this next stage of growth, we are looking for a dynamic Category Manager to help shape our category vision and unlock opportunities with the UK's leading grocers.
The Role
As Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building and delivering category strategies for the Top 4 grocers. Working closely with the commercial and marketing teams, you will be the go-to expert on shopper insights, retailer performance, and market trends — ensuring we are the partner of choice for our retail customers.
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth, entrepreneurial business where you will be given real ownership and visibility from day one, with a clear progression pathway into Head of Category as the function scales.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead category strategy development for the Top 4 grocers, supporting distribution growth and shopper engagement.
* Analyse EPOS, IRI, Nielsen, and Kantar data to uncover insights and shape growth stories.
* Build compelling retailer presentations to influence buyer decisions and secure incremental opportunities.
* Partner with National Account Managers on range reviews, planograms, and promotional strategies.
* Translate shopper and market insights into actionable recommendations for both retailers and internal teams.
* Stay ahead of health, wellness, and snacking trends to ensure our innovation pipeline is future-proof.
* Champion category thinking within the business, helping to establish and grow the category function.
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in category management, commercial, or insights within FMCG.
* Strong analytical skills, able to interpret and translate data into clear actions.
* Experience working with Top 4 grocers (directly or indirectly).
* Excellent presentation and influencing skills, confident working with senior stakeholders.
* Entrepreneurial mindset — proactive, adaptable, and excited by fast growth.
* A passion for health, nutrition, or wellness is highly desirable.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary package
* Hybrid working (Manchester HQ + remote flexibility)
* Fast-track progression opportunity to Head of Category
* The chance to make a big impact in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
* Employee discount on all products