Category Manager - Convenience

Category Manager – Convenience & Impulse

Hybrid (3 days office / 2 WFH + customer visits)

A leading FMCG brand within the snacking space is looking for a Category Manager to join their high-performing commercial team. This is a brilliant opportunity to work across convenience, foodservice, and impulse channels , partnering with major customers including Spar, Unitas, and Compass, while influencing category strategy across a well-known portfolio. You’ll play a key role in shaping category growth, with immediate involvement in a high-profile internal project focused on expanding the nuts category.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead category strategy across convenience & impulse channels
• Partner closely with key customers (including symbol groups & foodservice operators)
• Deliver actionable, insight-led recommendations to drive growth
• Work cross-functionally with commercial and trading teams
• Support and influence category direction across multiple product areas

About you:

• Experience in Category, Insights, or Commercial roles within FMCG
• Strong storytelling skills with data (Nielsen, IRI, dunnhumby, etc.)
• Confident working with customers and presenting recommendations
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Open to Category Executives stepping up

Why apply?

• Exposure to senior leadership, including a highly experienced Impulse Trading Director
• Strong internal culture with proven development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on a priority growth category

If you’re looking for a role where you can own projects, influence customers, and accelerate your career in FMCG, this is well worth exploring.

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