* 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 Manager 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.
* Define and implement Category Growth drivers with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Leverage data from Kantar, Nielsen, Circana, dunnhumby, Nectar, EPOS and other sources.
* Collaborate cross‑functionally with NPD, Sales and Marketing to support future growth initiatives.
* Influence frequent Range Reviews & Category Performance Reviews.
Ideal Category Development Manager Candidate:
* FMCG Category & Insights experience within a food & drink supplier, or current Category Development Manager seeking a new challenge.
* Highly numerate and analytical, able to draw insights and conclusions from data.
* Experience in team leadership and building strong relationships with customers.
* Hybrid‑working with office based in Cambridgeshire; driving licence required.
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