Category Development Manager - Food
Vertical Advantage · London, London
Category Development Manager - Food at Vertical Advantage, based in London, London, paying £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £50,000 per annum
- Location
- London, London
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Closes
- 6 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Business Development
6% below the typical rate for business development
Reference BH-9386-1
About the role
Greater London - Commutable from South/Central London in 30/35 mins
The Business:
We've partnered with a category-leading FMCG business working in the Food & Drink industry that owns some of the most well-known brands in the category. The company generates a turnover of well over £1 billion globally and is a business that offers loads of great benefits, an exciting culture, training, and progression opportunities.
The Role:
You will be focused on unlocking category value and growth opportunities with retailers through the translation of market data & insight into actionable plans. You will need to broaden the sphere of influence and build close relationships with key external contacts with the retail customers.
Work closely with the brand marketing, Innovation, and MS&P teams and ensure clear category, consumer, shopper, and retailer rationale for the brands and retailer considerations are operated on in the planning/innovation process.
Main Responsibilities
Key Requirements
The Business:
We've partnered with a category-leading FMCG business working in the Food & Drink industry that owns some of the most well-known brands in the category. The company generates a turnover of well over £1 billion globally and is a business that offers loads of great benefits, an exciting culture, training, and progression opportunities.
The Role:
You will be focused on unlocking category value and growth opportunities with retailers through the translation of market data & insight into actionable plans. You will need to broaden the sphere of influence and build close relationships with key external contacts with the retail customers.
Work closely with the brand marketing, Innovation, and MS&P teams and ensure clear category, consumer, shopper, and retailer rationale for the brands and retailer considerations are operated on in the planning/innovation process.
Main Responsibilities
- Establish the category by developing and executing a long-term plan and strategy
- Work with the commercial and marketing teams to support NPD initiatives according to category and customer-centric thinking
- Generate key category insights by overlooking and analysing consumer behaviours and market trends, identifying new business opportunities
- Optimise ranges by developing and leading Category Management projects
- Help deliver financial and strategic objectives
- Unlock category growth in the grocery channel within 2 of the most strategic accounts
Key Requirements
- Experience in category / Category Insight within the FMCG sector or a strong data lead agency (e.g. Nielsen, Kantar, IRI, dunnhumby)
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Effective interpersonal skills and a strong ability to negotiate
- Strong understanding of category development
- Degree or equivalent
Reference: BH-9386-1 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 6 Oct 2026 · Listed via Vertical Advantage
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