Category & Insights Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of Europe's most respected food producers as a forward-thinking Category & Insight Manager to shape commercial strategy, influence decision-making, and play a key role in strengthening partnerships with leading grocery retailers. Key Responsibilities * Work with some of the UK’s largest grocery retailers to identify and unlock category growth opportunities across ranging, merchandising, pricing, promotion, NPD, and marketing activity. * Deliver insights and actionable recommendations that drive category and customer strategies. * Analyse and interpret sales and market data to uncover consumer shopping behaviours, emerging trends, and key growth drivers. * Monitor the latest category and market movements through both desk research and store visits. * Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, NPD, and technical teams to ensure alignment between customer priorities and strategic initiatives. * Benchmark competitor activity and identify best practice across price, product, and promotional implementation. * Build strong internal and external relationships to maximise both current and new business opportunities. Skills & Experience * 2–5 years’ experience in a commercial, market insight, or category management role within food or drink manufacturing, ideally supplying into a top UK retailer. * Skilled in working with datasets from providers such as Kantar, Nielsen, and retailer EPOS systems. * Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. * A confident communicator, comfortable presenting insights and influencing stakeholder decisions. * Analytical, curious, and commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem-solving. * Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced environment. * Full UK driving licence, with flexibility to travel to customers, stores, and manufacturing sites. Key benefits * Competitive salary and pension scheme * Professional development and clear progression opportunities * Exposure to leading retail accounts within a dynamic, growth-focused environment Please get in touch for more information on this exciting opportunity or apply with your CV today