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Category Insights Manager

South West London Permanent View Job Description
Are you passionate about uncovering insights that influence business decisions and drive growth? Do you enjoy transforming data into actionable recommendations that shape category strategy, support customer conversations and deliver commercial results?We're looking for a Category Insights Manager to become the voice of the shopper, consumer and category within a growing FMCG business.
  • Drive category insight in a growing FMCG business
  • South West London - Flexible Working - Great Culture!

About Our Client



Our client is a growing international FMCG business with an entrepreneurial culture and an impressive portfolio of market-leading brands. Operating across multiple global markets, they combine the agility and visibility of a smaller organisation with the strength and investment of established consumer brands.

Focused on an exciting and fast-moving category, the business is continuing to invest in growth, innovation and talent. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where your insights and recommendations will have genuine influence on commercial decision making and future business success.

Job Description

  • Lead category, shopper and consumer insight analysis to identify growth opportunities and support strategic decision making.
  • Analyse EPOS, retail and market data to deliver actionable recommendations, performance reporting and category reviews.
  • Monitor category trends, competitor activity and promotional performance to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to develop insight-led recommendations, customer presentations and growth strategies.
  • Support forecasting, commercial planning, innovation projects and new product launches through data-driven analysis.
  • Manage relationships with external insight partners, ensuring the business maximises the value of available data and research.



The Successful Applicant

  • Experience within Category Insights, Category Development, Category Analysis or Consumer Insights in an FMCG environment.
  • Strong experience using IRI, Nielsen, Kantar, retailer EPOS or similar data sources.
  • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and identify key business opportunities.
  • Confident translating data into clear commercial recommendations and compelling narratives.
  • Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Highly organised, curious and commercially minded.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.



What's on Offer

  • A highly influential insights role with visibility across the entire business.
  • Opportunity to shape category strategy and commercial decision making.
  • Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Collaborative and supportive culture.
  • Hybrid working and flexible environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
Contact
Julia May
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128679
Phone number
+441932264038

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
South West London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Julia May
Consultant phone
+441932264038
Job reference
JN-102026-7128679