At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive category growth strategies and collaborate with retail partners to boost sales.
- Company: Join Kenvue, a leader in everyday care with iconic brands like NEUTROGENA® and LISTERINE®.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, paid holidays, volunteer time, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid work environment with a vibrant team culture and career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on millions while shaping the future of iconic brands.
- Qualifications: Experience in FMCG category development and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Category Development Manager.
What we do
At Kenvue, we realise the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Who We Are
Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.
Role reports to: Senior Category Manager (Channel Lead)
Location: Europe/Middle East/Africa, United Kingdom, Reading, Berkshire
Work Location: Hybrid
What you will do
The Kenvue Customer Category Development team is responsible for delivering category plans that build sustainable growth for both KENVUE and our retail partners. As a Category Manager, you will partner with our customers to provide category and shopper insight and provide compelling actionable plans and solutions to grow category and Kenvue sales. You will lead the category agenda for your categories in your customer, working closely with your Category Channel Lead, the sales and category strategy teams to influence and accelerate the implementation of the KENVUE category vision. You are accountable for Kenvue distribution and shelf presence and achieving our Perfect Store metrics through Range Reviews.
Role Scope & Deliverables
- Provide thought leadership for customers, through sharing and tailoring our category growth strategies & delivering category recommendations.
- Lead the end-to-end range review process with your customers – making recommendations across all Perfect Store & category levers.
- Execute the optimal contact strategy to win with your retailer.
- Provide category insights and thinking within your customer Multi-Functional Selling Team.
- Lead customer specific projects in your category that are unlocked through retailer partnership, with the support of your line manager (Category Channel Lead).
- Develop range/assortment and space recommendations that enable optimum distribution and visibility of NPI and all SKUs in our MSLs.
- Accountable for managing Kenvue category performance trackers and highlighting progress, opportunities and risks.
- Be a key part of the ‘lift and shift’ highly engaged team culture in the Category Development Team, sharing learnings and supporting your colleagues across the full team.
Job Requirements
Experience Required:
- Understanding of Category Development in FMCG and commercial acumen.
- You have evidence of delivering range reviews either as a Category Manager or Executive, or within a Sales role and have spent time with customer buying and merchandising teams.
- Experience of working with customer and shopper insights.
- Proficiency in Nielsen, Worldpanel and customer databases (e.g. dunnhumby) essential.
Other:
- Degree level educated or equivalent.
- Proficient spoken and written use of the English Language.
- Up to 50% Travel within UK for Customer Visits where applicable.
Key Competencies:
- Ability to build strong relationships and connect inclusively.
- Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
- Clear bias for action and personal ownership for results.
- Combining multiple sources of data to create compelling selling stories.
What’s in it for you
- Competitive Benefit Package.
- Paid Company Holidays, Volunteer Time, option to buy and sell holiday.
- Learning & Development Opportunities.
- Employee Resource Groups.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
Category Development Manager in Reading employer: KENVUE
Kenvue is an exceptional employer that prioritises a culture of inclusivity and innovation, offering employees the chance to make a meaningful impact through their work with iconic brands. Located in Reading, Berkshire, the company provides a competitive benefits package, extensive learning and development opportunities, and a supportive environment where every voice is valued. Join Kenvue to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering extraordinary care and shaping the future of everyday health.
