Senior Category Manager - FMCG Personal Care

Are you an entrepreneurial and data-driven professional ready to take the lead in driving category growth for an international personal care business?

We're seeking a Senior Category Manager to join a thriving UK commercial operation and make a lasting impact. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives on turning insights into action, driving transformational growth, and delivering retail excellence.

The Role

As Senior Category Manager, you'll:

• Lead the Category Agenda: Develop insights-driven strategies across key channels and customers, leveraging consumer and shopper data to create impactful retail solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales Teams: Work closely with account managers to craft data-backed selling stories and capitalise on category growth opportunities.
• Oversee Data and Reporting: Manage external agency relationships (e.g. Circana) and provide actionable insights, reports, and category performance scorecards.
• Drive Execution: Plan and implement go-to-market strategies, ensuring seamless execution of NPD launches and promotional activities.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven expertise in Category Management within FMCG or an Insight Agency.
• Strong knowledge of consumer/shopper data tools (IRI, Circana, Kantar) and retail EPOS.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset paired with strategic thinking and excellent communication skills.

What's on Offer?

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, values-driven team at the forefront of the personal care sector. You'll be pivotal in shaping category strategies, influencing key stakeholders, and driving sustainable business growth.

Location: Surrey (Hybrid: 2 days office / 3 days home)

Salary: £60,000 + £Car Allowance + Bonus

Desired Skills and Experience

Category, Insights, Circana