Category Marketing Manager in Hutton

As an Interim Category Marketing Manager, you’ll take ownership of driving growth across key chilled food categories, translating insight into action at pace. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving FMCG environment and is ready to make an immediate impact. You’ll use consumer trends, shopper behaviour, and market data to shape winning strategies, strengthen retailer partnerships, and influence category performance from day one.

About Cranswick: We are a leading innovator in the food industry, known for high‑quality products and a strong commitment to sustainability. At Cranswick, we thrive on creativity, collaboration, and a forward‑thinking approach. With a rich heritage and dynamic culture, we offer exciting opportunities to grow your career while building strong partnerships with major UK retailers. Join us and be part of a business that values excellence, innovation, and lasting relationships.

What You'll Do: In this interim role, you will quickly establish yourself as a trusted category partner and deliver tangible results by:

• Category Leadership – Taking ownership of category plans and driving short‑term and long‑term growth
• Market Analysis – Interpreting consumer, shopper and market data to identify clear opportunities
• Data into Action – Converting insight into practical, commercially focused recommendations
• Retailer Growth – Supporting and strengthening key retailer relationships, with a strong focus on Sainsbury’s
• Category Strategy – Delivering agile plans across: Promotions & Pricing, Ranging & Distribution, Product Quality & Innovation
• Product Development – Influencing NPD through emerging food trends and shopper behaviour
• Innovation – Supporting early‑stage thinking to unlock new category opportunities
• Stakeholder Engagement – Delivering clear, impactful updates to both internal teams and external partners

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience – Minimum 1 year in Category Management within FMCG (ideally chilled/fresh), looking to step up.
• Strategic Thinking – Ability to look beyond the data to create vision and support growth.
• Analytical Skills – Strong numerical ability to interpret complex data sets and spreadsheets.
• Creativity & Detail – Attention to detail and innovative thinking to deliver new ways of working.
• Market Data Expertise – Experience with tools such as IRI, Nielsen, Kantar, or SIP.
• Communication & Influence – Confident decision‑making, strong presentation skills, and ability to inspire stakeholders.
• Relationship Management – Skilled at building and maintaining relationships internally and externally.
• Attitude – Positive, enthusiastic, and passionate about food and consumer trends.

What We Offer:

• Attractive starting salary (discussed at application stage)
• Company Share Save scheme – purchase shares at a discounted rate
• Enhanced pension scheme with contribution options
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Employee discount portal – savings across major retailers and supermarkets

Apply Today: To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV to: Closing date: 30th June 2026. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward. Internal candidates must make their manager aware before applying.