Category Manager
[Company Name] · [Location] · [Full-time / Hybrid / Remote] · $40,000–$70,000k + bonus
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Category Manager to join our team at [Company Name]. Category Managers act as category advisors to retailers, using shopper data and market analytics to grow the entire product category — not just their own brand. They are trusted business partners to buying teams and must blend commercial acumen with analytical rigour.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and present category strategies and range recommendations to major retail buyers
- Conduct planogram analysis and design shelf layouts that maximise category sales
- Analyse Nielsen/IRI data to identify category trends, distribution gaps, and competitive threats
- Lead range review submissions, coordinating with sales, marketing, and supply chain
- Develop category growth drivers presentation (CGD) for retailer JBP
- Monitor competitor activity, new listings, and de-listings across key accounts
- Manage relationships with space planning and insight teams at major retailers
- Support field sales with data-driven selling tools and store execution guidelines
Required Skills & Experience
- Nielsen/IRI/Circana data analysis
- Planogram design (JDA/Apollo/Spaceman)
- Shopper insight interpretation
- Retail buyer relationship management
- Range review presentation
- Category strategy development
- Pricing & promotions analysis
- Cross-functional stakeholder management
Advantageous Skills
- dunnhumby/Clubcard data
- SQL or Python for data analysis
- Category captain experience
- Private label strategy
Qualifications
- Degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics preferred
- Advanced Excel/Power BI essential
- Shopper insight certifications (e.g. IRI, Nielsen) valued
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary: $40,000–$70,000
- Annual bonus scheme (10–25% of base)
- Private healthcare and pension (employer contribution)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- [Add any company-specific benefits]
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background.