Category Manager

Lotus Natural Foods, the healthy snacking division of Lotus Bakeries, comprises a portfolio of 5 brands: BEAR, TREK, nakd., Kiddylicious, and Peter’s Yard. Each brand has its own unique proposition and role within our business. We have ambitious plans for all our brands, aiming for sustainable long-term growth. We believe that taste and quality are fundamental to our identity as brand leaders and differentiate us from competitors. Originally founded in the UK, our brands are now distributed globally, with expanding ranges and a growing business. We have achieved much so far, but there is still significant potential for growth, which requires talented individuals who share our ambition and desire to make a difference.

Working as part of the Category Development team and closely with the Head of Category, your main responsibilities will include:

• Utilizing category data from Nielsen/Circana, Dunnhumby, Nectar 360, and other sources to provide insights into our brands and competitors’ performance.
• Recommending strategies regarding range, fixture, pricing, and promotion to drive future sales growth.
• Building strong relationships with key buyers and merchandising contacts to facilitate trust and implementation of your recommendations.
• Providing analysis and insights to the commercial teams for retailer engagement.
• Sharing monthly reports to ensure internal understanding of the category and support strategic decision-making.

This role involves collaboration with the relevant commercial managers for your customer accounts and cross-functional work with brand and shopper marketing teams to enhance our market understanding in an innovative, engaging office environment.

In addition to embodying our TOP values of Team Spirit, Open Dialogue, and Passion, we seek candidates who:

• Are experienced in data analysis, capable of storytelling through data.
• Can coach others in the business to utilize data and insights effectively, demonstrating self-sufficiency in data handling.
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with a talent for storytelling.
• Can build and maintain trusted relationships internally and with retail partners.
• Are outcome-focused and results-driven.
• Can prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Are willing to actively contribute across teams, from data insights to process improvements.
• Have experience with data providers such as Iri, Kantar, Dunnhumby Shop, or Nectar 360 SIP.
• Possess a background in FMCG Category Management or Insights, either on the supplier or agency side.

What makes it special to work at Lotus Bakeries is the great team you will work with daily. The shared purpose, passion, and team spirit are evident throughout the organization. Everyone is genuinely committed to your success.

Join an ambitious and driven team within a fast-growing, international company. You will gain extensive on-the-job learning and new insights. Our culture is centered around passion, team spirit, and open dialogue. Plus, enjoy delicious branded snacks every day! If you want to be part of a fantastic team creating small moments of happiness daily, meet our people, discover their skills, and join us in a great work environment.