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Category Manager

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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The Advocate Group are supporting a leading Food business in the search of commercially minded Category Manager, to drive category growth across a major grocery customer. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team where data, shopper understanding and customer partnerships come together to shape winning category strategies.

Job Responsibility

  • Own a key retail relationship, using market insight and category expertise to develop compelling recommendations that deliver growth for both customer and category
  • Work cross-functionally, bringing the voice of the customer into the business and help influence strategic decision-making at every level

Requirements

  • Proven category management experience within FMCG
  • Strong Nielsen and Kantar expertise
  • Excellent analytical and storytelling skills
  • Ability to influence stakeholders internally and externally
  • Commercial acumen, strategic thinking and a proactive mindset

What we offer

  • Competitive salary + bonus
  • Hybrid working model (3 days office-based)
  • Enhanced pension and healthcare benefits
  • Additional holiday options and wellbeing support
  • Excellent career development within a market-leading food business
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