Category Manager

Salary/Rate:Market related
Job type:Full-time
Working Options:Hybrid
Town/City:London
County:Herefordshire
Specialism:Food Recruitment
Job ref:73774
Post Date:July 24, 2026
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About the Role

Ready to take the next step in your category career?

The Advocate Group are partnering with a leading FMCG business to recruit a Category Manager. Whether you're an experienced Category Executive ready for your first manager role or an established Category Manager looking for greater ownership, this is an opportunity to make a real commercial impact.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Owning category plans that drive growth across key retail customers.
  • Turning shopper and market insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Leading range reviews, pricing and promotional strategies.
  • Partnering with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver category success.

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Category experience within FMCG
  • Strong analytical skills and confidence using data to influence decisions.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills.
  • Commercial curiosity and a proactive, growth-focused mindset.

You'll join a well-established food business with a collaborative culture, genuine career development opportunities, and the chance to take ownership of a high-profile category from day one.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your career while making a tangible commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.

If you’re passionate about food and thrive in a role where your ideas become reality, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take your career to the next level.

For more details or to discuss how we can support your career, please get in touch with John, or click “Apply Now” to be considered. 

 

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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