Category Manager, EMEA

Harrogate office
Central House Otley Road
Harrogate, HG HG31UF, GBR

We’re looking for a dynamic and commercially savvy Category Manager, EMEA to play a pivotal role in accelerating Munchkin’s growth across the UK and wider EMEA markets. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead the expansion of our product range and distribution, bringing category strategies to life with both strategic insight and hands‑on execution.

A true category expert, you thrive on turning data into action—unlocking opportunities, shaping assortments, and driving performance. You’ll collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, as well as distributors and key customers, to deliver powerful, insight‑led storytelling that wins in the market.

What You’ll Do:

• Apply category management best practices across multiple customers
• Analysis of category & brand performance. You will identify opportunities and risks for Munchkin and make recommendations on how to achieve desired outcomes for Munchkin
• Strong presentation skills, and the ability to host & present performance workshops internally. You will also use presentation and influence skills with buyers to ensure the right decisions are made for categories and brands
• Maintain and update a reporting suite which incorporates multiple data sources. Strong Excel skills are essential
• Management of data sources such as GFK, IRI, Nielsen, Kantar, dunnhumby, Jungle Scout. You will manage the day‑to‑day relationships with some of these providers
• Be the voice of our shoppers. This will involve running quantitative research, designing and interpreting questionnaires. Auditing the baby aisle to compile brand metrics and shopper influences
• Support the NPD process with analysis to enable faster & better financial & sales performance, whilst capitalising on emerging market and consumer trends
• Other duties may be assigned

Bring It!

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ work experience, preferably including category management &/or insights
• Expert in Excel, good working knowledge of PowerPoint
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; a storytelling approach to insight
• FMCG or consumer-facing industry experience
• Excel Power Query
• Business language skills beyond English
• This role will involve some travel to meet UK customers and EMEA distributors

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 annually, DOE.

As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, Munchkin is committed to offering the best to our employees. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer paid supplemental health coverage, generous employer‑matched pension contribution, paid time off, among other key benefits. Munchkin’s total rewards are top of market and include competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and opportunities to earn equity. Importantly, Munchkin fosters the growth potential in everyone by supporting development plans.

We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At company‑wide functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of our most valuable assets, our people!

Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status.

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