Senior Category Development Manager

We are seeking a Senior Category Development Manager to shape the future of our category, develop multi-year strategies, and influence customer decision-making. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in Category Management/Trade Marketing or a Business-related degree within a fast-paced FMCG environment, and be able to deliver data-driven range and merchandising recommendations.

Requirements

• Sector Experience: Substantial experience in Category Management/Trade Marketing or a Business-related degree within a fast-paced FMCG environment
• Strategic Deployment: Proven track record of taking a category strategy and successfully landing it with a major retailer to drive measurable growth.
• Customer Influence: Experience managing the major multiple retailers (Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrison’s) and a deep understanding of their specific category rituals and Advantage Survey metrics.
• Advanced Data : Expertise in distilling complex, multi source data (We use tools like Nielsen and Kantar) but what really matters is your ability to take that data and turn it into a clear, simple story
• Cross Functional Leadership: Ability to collaborate with Sales and Supply Chain teams to map distribution risks and identify "white space" headroom for brand expansion.
• Communication: Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to turn "data dumps" into clear, persuasive visual narratives.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of P&L drivers, promotional effectiveness, and the wider FMCG/Retail landscape.

Benefits

• Annual bonus linked to business performance
• Defined contribution Pension
• Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
• Annual salary review
• Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content