A leading international consumer products business is seeking a Category Manager to drive category growth across the UK and EMEA region on a temporary basis for 12 months.
Reporting to a senior regional category leader, this role focuses on applying category management best practices, shopper insights, and data-led storytelling to expand range, improve distribution, and support new product launches across multiple markets.
Key Responsibilities * Act as a trusted category advisor to UK, French, and EMEA customers and distributors

* Analyse category, brand, and shopper performance to identify growth opportunities and risks

* Develop and present clear, compelling insights to internal teams and retail buyers

* Partner with Sales and Marketing on tailored NPD launch planning

* Maintain reporting tools using multiple data sources (e.g. IRI, Nielsen, Kantar)

* Manage insight platforms and support shopper research activities

* Support NPD and innovation through performance analysis and trend identification

Experience & Skills * 2-5 years’ experience in category management, insights, or a related commercial role

* Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)

* Strong Excel skills; good working knowledge of PowerPoint

* Excellent communication and storytelling capability

* Experience in FMCG or consumer-facing industries

* Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

* Willingness to travel across the UK, France, and EMEA as required