At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive category strategies for iconic brands like Andrex® and Kleenex®.
- Company: Join Arbex, a leader in household products with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, competitive pay, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Great opportunities for growth in a dynamic, supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on well-known brands while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in category development and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and Wyp All®.
At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of category strategies and influence retailers to implement recommendations tailored to their specific needs.
- Develop and deliver effective external category selling stories, tailored by customer as required, to support new category growth initiatives with key customers.
- Develop and agree on a joint category plan focused on key initiatives including merchandising and promotion recommendations.
- Monitor, evaluate & communicate changes in category, customer dynamics and competitor activities and recommend actions to address issues and opportunities affecting the category and/or Arbex brands.
- Recommend actions to address category and/or Arbex issues through influencing retailer partners.
Qualifications
- Strong customer focus, with ability to develop consumer‑led joint strategies.
- Excellent analytical skills able to combine data sources and create category‑led selling stories.
- Comfortable in creating highly collaborative relationships, both internal and external, with an ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Able to deliver powerful presentations and selling stories.
- Results oriented, self‑motivated and inquisitive.
- Exceptional time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Experience in a commercial, customer‑facing role; at least one year within category development.
- Experience of leading range reviews and/or category projects with a top‑4 multiple is essential.
- Exposure to working within the UK FMCG market would be an advantage.
- Experience of successfully forging and maintaining business relationships.
- Proven track record of interpreting data and delivering business results.
- Expert user of Microsoft Excel and Nielsen / IRI systems essential. Familiarity with other category tools is favorable.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
- Degree‑level education or equivalent preferred, but not essential.
Benefits
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose.
That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in‑person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.
Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only.
ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role.
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Senior Category Manager in Tadworth employer: Arbex
Arbex is an exceptional employer located in the picturesque town of Tadworth, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for professional growth while maintaining a flexible work model that supports work-life balance. Join us to be part of a global team that drives strategic sourcing for iconic brands, all while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and engaging workplace.
