Category Manager

Salary/Rate:Market related
Job type:Full-time
Working Options:Hybrid
Town/City:St Albans
County:Herefordshire
Specialism:Food Recruitment
Job ref:73774
Post Date:June 12, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Are you ready to take ownership of a high-profile product category and make a measurable impact in a leading food business?

The Advocate Group are looking for a dynamic Category Manager to shape strategy, drive growth, and influence decisions in a fast-paced, commercially-driven environment. You could be an established Category Manager looking for more breadth (and wider scope of responsibility) or a highly capable Category Exec looking to take that next step

In this pivotal role, you’ll:

  • Lead category plans that deliver real results for both the business and retail partners
  • Use your market insight to uncover trends, spot opportunities, and inspire innovation
  • Build strong, influential relationships with key stakeholders across commercial, supply chain, and marketing
  • Take responsibility for range reviews, pricing strategies, and promotional activity that maximises profitability

What’s in it for you?
You’ll join a collaborative team in a respected UK food brand with a strong market presence. Expect plenty of scope to make your mark, support from passionate colleagues, and a culture where initiative is encouraged and rewarded.

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven success in category management, ideally within food, beverage or broader FMCG
  • Strong analytical skills with the confidence to turn data into action
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels
  • A strategic thinker with commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset

If you’re passionate about food and thrive in a role where your ideas become reality, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take your career to the next level.

For more details or to discuss how we can support your career, please get in touch with John, or click “Apply Now” to be considered. 

 

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

 

 

 

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