Senior Category Manager - Top 4 Grocery
London (Hybrid: 2-3 Days in Office)
£65,000-£75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
The TalentPool Company is proud to be partnering with a leading branded food & beverage manufacturer to recruit a Senior Category Manager into their dynamic and high-performing team.
This business is experiencing significant growth across all channels and ranks within the top three AGS scores in its category-a clear reflection of its market-leading performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead strategic category partnerships across three major customers, including one of the Top 4 UK grocery retailers, through data-led insights and consistent engagement.
* Manage and develop a high-performing Category Manager, supporting their growth and success.
* Create and execute retailer-specific category growth plans that deliver real commercial impact.
* Manage relationships with key insight agencies to ensure high-quality, actionable data.
* Optimise key category levers-range, space, visibility, and promotions-to drive performance.
* Translate data into compelling insights that shape internal and customer-facing strategies.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to align category, shopper, and brand strategies.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a customer-facing Category or Insights role within FMCG.
* Experience working with a Top 4 grocery retailer is highly desirable.
* Leadership experience is a plus, though not essential.
* Strong communication skills with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
A rare opportunity to join a culture that's both ambitious and people-focused, offering strong career progression and a variety of internal development pathways. #J-18808-Ljbffr