WALKER COLE INTERNATIONAL LTD
Category Manager - Consumer Sector
Category Manager - Consumer Sector at WALKER COLE INTERNATIONAL LTD, based in Reading, South East England, paying £50,000 - £70,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £50,000 - £70,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Reading, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Account Manager
About 16% above the going rate for account manager
Reference 57386644
About the role
Category Managers | Consumer Sector
A fast-growing consumer business is expanding its Marketing and Insights teams and is looking to hire commercially-minded, entrepreneurial professionals to join at a pivotal time of growth and transformation.
Location: Reading, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)
Category Managers
- Build and independently manage category partnerships with key customers, backed by objective market and competitor insight
- Deliver commercially focused recommendations on range reviews, assortment, retail formats and e-commerce
- Develop best-in-class category and shopper insight, including loyalty card data and purchase drivers
- Define and track category KPIs, integrating EPOS, category and shopper data with range and planogram analysis
- Build compelling, insight-led category narratives to influence customer decision-making
- Support delivery of commercial priorities alongside Account Managers
- 4-8 years' experience in Consumer Manufacturing industries - CPG, Personal Care, Health
This is a rare opportunity to play an integral role in the rapid growth of an ambitious business with an entrepreneurial, execution-focused culture, offering opportunities for rapid career progression and professional development.
Reference: 57386644 · Posted 8 hours ago · Closes 5 Nov 2026 · Listed via WALKER COLE INTERNATIONAL LTD
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