Senior Category Development Manager (Grocery) - FMCG Food (London)

We\’re partnering with a leading FMCG business that\’s redefining the snacking landscape. They\’re looking for a Senior Category Development Manager to join their high-performing team and own relationships with some of the UK\’s biggest grocery retailers.

This is more than just a category role – it\’s an opportunity to become the go-to expert for your retail partners, delivering strategic category leadership that drives growth for both parties. Working within a collaborative and ambitious team, you\’ll translate shopper, retailer and market data into actionable plans that optimise range, space, promotions, and merchandising.

What you\’ll be doing:

• Building deep, trusted relationships with key Grocery retailers, becoming their preferred partner for category advice and strategic planning.
• Developing tailored Category Growth Plans , identifying how to unlock consumption and drive incremental sales for the category.
• Leading range reviews and space planning conversations, ensuring recommendations are rooted in insight and aligned to both category growth and customer objectives.
• Translating complex shopper and market data into compelling insights and narratives that drive action – internally and externally.
• Acting as the internal voice of the retailer, partnering closely with Marketing, Innovation and Commercial teams to ensure all brand and NPD plans are customer-ready.

What we\’re looking for:

• Proven FMCG category management experience ideally with Grocery retailers.
• Strong analytical skills – able to interpret large data sets and distil clear, impactful insights.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills – you\’re confident presenting to senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with industry data sources (e.g., Nielsen, Kantar, Dunnhumby) and category tools (e.g., JDA).
• A passion for category development and a curiosity to uncover new opportunities to drive category growth.

Location: London

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Desired Skills and Experience

Category, Insights