Overview
As Category Manager for the Pizza category, you will translate shopper and consumer insights into actionable category strategies, strengthen retailer partnerships, and deliver insight-led recommendations to grow sales and boost visibility of our Pizza brands. You’ll join a global, family-run culture that values collaboration and fun, with the aim of shaping category leadership. This role combines data-driven storytelling with cross-functional influence to drive business impact.
Pay / Benefits
- Company Car Scheme or car allowance
- Hybrid working pattern
- 27 days annual leave
- Private health care (Bupa)
- Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Life assurance
Responsibilities
- Translate shopper and consumer insights into actionable category strategies
- Build and nurture strong retailer relationships
- Deliver insight-led recommendations that drive sales growth and visibility of Pizza brands
- Collaborate cross-functionally to maximise category performance
- Use data to inform strategic decisions and recommendations
Key requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust at all levels
- Experience in a corporate office environment is essential
- Organised, proactive, and ownership-driven
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and data systems like Circana, Nielsen, Kantar
- Experience with retailer data systems would be advantageous
- Willingness to commute to Leeds Head Office and occasional travel for collaboration
- Relationship-building
- Effective communication
- Initiative and independence
- Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
- Circana
- Nielsen
Category Manager in Leeds employer: Dr. Oetker
At Dr. With, we pride ourselves on being a family-run business that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, making it an excellent employer for the Senior Manager, Quality Operations role. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, we offer generous benefits such as 33 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a subsidised on-site restaurant, all within a dynamic manufacturing environment in Leyland. Join us to lead high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement while enjoying a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions and growth.
