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Group Senior Category Manager

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The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with Monster Energy, a global leader in the energy drinks category, as they continue to lead and accelerate category growth across Western Europe. They are looking for a Group Category Senior Manager to join a newly created division focused on shaping and driving the category vision across multiple markets.

Job Responsibility:

  • Partner cross-functionally to identify the insights that will truly unlock and shape the category growth agenda across Western Europe
  • Analyse consumer, shopper, and market data to uncover high-impact growth opportunities
  • Turn complex data into clear, compelling commercial stories that land with both internal teams and customers
  • Partner with commercial teams to embed the category vision into customer strategies and execution plans
  • Bring the category vision to life for customers through engaging, experiential sessions at Monster’s GB head office.

Requirements:

  • Strong background in category, insights, or commercial roles within FMCG or drinks
  • Highly analytical, with a proven ability to turn data into sharp, actionable commercial recommendations
  • A natural storyteller who can simplify complexity into a clear and compelling narrative
  • Confident, credible communicator who can influence and engage senior stakeholders
  • Comfortable with regular travel across Western Europe and engaging across multiple markets.

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Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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