Job Description About The RoleWalkers Deli & Sausage Co (WDSCo), part of the Samworth Brothers Group, is a highly successful and growing food manufacturing business with a heritage dating back to the 1820s. Supplying many of the UK's leading retailers across categories including premium sausages, cooked meats, BBQ, pâté, protein snacking and ready meals, we continue to invest in our future growth and innovation. This Senior Category Manager position is a key leadership role within our Commercial function, helping shape category strategy and drive growth across major retail customers. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Commercial, NPD, Insight and Business Leadership teams while coaching and developing category talent within the business. n Deliver impactful category reviews and recommendations to major UK retail customers. \n Drive category input into the NPD and Stage Gate processes, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth. \n Coach, mentor and develop Category Managers and Category Executives to build capability within the team. \n Provide strategic category leadership through data analysis, shopper insight and retailer understanding. \n \n Significant Category Management experience within an FMCG environment at Manager level. \n Strong experience using market and consumer insight data including EPOS, Kantar, Dunnhumby and similar sources. \n Experience working with major UK retailers and building influential customer relationships. \n Exceptional presentation, communication and commercial influencing skills. \n \n What We Offer \n We're building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive. \n Company pension scheme \n Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts \n Employee discount scheme \n Experience annual pay reviews \n Profit related pay \n Opportunity for extended leave \n Free on-site parking \n Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities About UsSamworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK's best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we're proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.\n \nWith over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we're committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.\Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. n We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative. \
Senior Category Manager (Temporary) in Nottingham employer: Samworth Brothers Limited
At Samworth Brothers, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every team member is valued. Our night shift Skilled Production Operatives enjoy competitive benefits, opportunities for personal growth, and the chance to be part of a dedicated team that celebrates diversity while working together to achieve common goals. Join us in a supportive environment that not only prioritises productivity but also fosters camaraderie and enjoyment in the workplace.
