At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform data into actionable insights to drive commercial and marketing decisions.
- Company: Join Lotus Natural Foods, a leader in healthy snacking with global ambitions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a small, collaborative team focused on innovation and growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a fast-growing business and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and a passion for data storytelling.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Lotus Natural Foods, the healthy snacking division of Lotus Bakeries, has a portfolio of 5 incredible brands: BEAR, TREK, nakd., Kiddylicious, and Peter’s Yard. We have great ambitions for all our brands, ensuring sustainable growth over the long term. Taste and quality are what underpins us as brand leaders within our categories.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is starting their category career or is in an analytical role currently, who wants to develop their career in the Category Management function. You’ll be an analytical engine of the business, responsible for transforming data into clear, actionable insight that drives commercial and marketing decisions.
Key responsibilities:
- Internal Category Reporting & Insight Leadership: Own monthly category reporting, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery to internal/external stakeholders. Lead deep-dive analysis across range, distribution, pricing, promotions, events, and NPD/EPD performance.
- Excel-Driven Analysis & Decision Support: Develop and maintain complex Excel tools that sit behind reporting suites. Translate raw data into clear, actionable insights that influence decision-making across commercial, marketing, and supply teams.
- Customer Collaboration: Support customer-facing conversations with our tactical accounts where deep category insight is required.
Alongside living our TOP values, we are looking for someone who:
- Is experienced at data analysis – telling the story behind the numbers.
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Can build and develop great relationships.
- Is outcome focused and results driven.
- Able to prioritise quickly in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
- Is happy to roll sleeves up and get stuck in.
Other essential requirements for this Category Executive role:
- Right-To-Work within the UK (without sponsorship).
- Minimum Education to Bachelor’s Degree level.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Previous experience of working in FMCG is preferred but not essential.
- Category Management or Insights agency side is a plus.
- Experience using data providers like Nielsen, iRi, Kantar, Dunnhumby or Sainsbury's insights platform is a plus.
Category Executive Kiddylicious UK in St Albans employer: LOTUS
Lotus in Hethel is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and quality are at the forefront of our operations. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, alongside a flexible working policy and attractive performance bonuses. Join us to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in engineering and manufacturing.
