Senior Category Manager, Grocery – FMCG Food

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Location: London
Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Category Manager to join a leading food business with heritage and much loved brands, enjoyed for generations across the globe.

This role offers the chance to be part of an incredible team in a company recognised as a leader in the market for their premium quality products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead category management relationships with key grocery retailers to achieve category influence and grow sales
  • Deliver optimum execution for the Category across range reviews, display, promotions, and seasons
  • Influence retailers through clear, insight-led rationale
  • Lead, motivate, and coach category managers, setting clear priorities aligned with category vision and business objectives
  • Deliver targets against key perfect store KPIs
  • Support longer-term planning with customers, leading with category vision insights

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for an experienced category manager with a proven track record of individual results in the UK grocery sector.

  • Strong knowledge of category management within the UK grocery sector
  • Excellent problem-solving skills for both customers and internal stakeholders
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and influence at all levels
  • Line management experience, with a track record of developing people
  • Ability to prioritise effectively for both self and team

Location

South-West London ( 3days/week in the office or out with customers)

Package

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced category manager to make a significant impact in a global category leading business.

The role offers the chance to thrive in a supportive environment that encourages career growth

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Posted: April 1st, 2026