Senior Category Insights Manager

Category Insights Manager – FMCG

Contract: 5 months
Rate: £400-£450 per day
Location: Hybrid, 1-2 days per week on the South Coast (around an hour from London)
IR35: To be determined
Start date: Immediate
Interview process: One stage

A leading FMCG supplier is looking for a Category Insights Manager to join on a contract basis. This role focuses on managing key accounts and providing strategic, data-driven insights to drive category growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse account data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve category performance.
• Work closely with major retailers and food service clients to drive sales.
• Communicate insights effectively and influence key stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Senior-level experience in category management within FMCG.
• Strong ability to extract insights from account data (no SQL or Python required).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to adapt to market changes and provide ongoing strategic advice.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach to working with teams and clients.

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Skills:
Category Management
FMCG
Retail & Foodservice Strategy
Data Analysis & Insights
Consumer & Market Trends
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning
Commercial Awareness
Performance Optimisation
Product Placement & Merchandising
Sales Growth Strategy
Competitive Analysis
Relationship Management

Experience:
Senior-level experience in category management within FMCG.
Proven ability to analyse account data and identify growth opportunities.
Experience working with major retailers and foodservice clients.
Strong ability to communicate insights and influence stakeholders.
Ability to react to market trends and provide strategic recommendations.
Experience optimising product placement, seasonal trends, and sales performance.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams to drive results.