Job Description
The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with a leading name in the drinks industry in their search for a Senior Category Manager to join their commercial team on a maternity cover contract.
The Business:
* A globally respected, premium drinks company with an impressive brand portfolio.
* Strong partnerships across the UK and European retail landscape.
* Driven by insight-led, customer-first strategies that fuel long-term commercial growth.
The Role:
* Own and lead the Category relationship with Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Ahold Group (Benelux).
* Act as the voice of the customer and shopper internally, challenging and influencing to drive stronger commercial outcomes.
* Identify growth opportunities and gaps across accounts, and collaborate with Sales & Marketing to act on them.
* Support the creation of annual customer business plans and track NPD performance.
* Manage relationships with retailer data agencies (e.g. Nectar360), and lead analysis using Kantar, Nielsen, and loyalty data.
* Contribute to the evolution of the Category Vision, working closely with the wider Insight & Category team.
About You:
1. FMCG experience, with direct and independent work wi...