Group Senior Category Manager

Salary/Rate:Market related
Job type:Full-time
Working Options:Hybrid
Town/City:Uxbridge
County:London
Specialism:Drinks Recruitment
Job ref:101944
Post Date:May 01, 2026
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About the Role

Ready to help shape the future of the energy drinks category with one of the most iconic and disruptive brands in the world?

The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with Monster Energy, a global leader in the energy drinks category, as they continue to lead and accelerate category growth across Western Europe.

They are looking for a Group Category Senior Manager to join a newly created division focused on shaping and driving the category vision across multiple markets.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner cross-functionally to identify the insights that will truly unlock and shape the category growth agenda across Western Europe.
  • Analyse consumer, shopper, and market data to uncover high-impact growth opportunities.
  • Turn complex data into clear, compelling commercial stories that land with both internal teams and customers.
  • Partner with commercial teams to embed the category vision into customer strategies and execution plans.
  • Bring the category vision to life for customers through engaging, experiential sessions at Monster’s GB head office.

About You:

  • Strong background in category, insights, or commercial roles within FMCG or drinks.
  • Highly analytical, with a proven ability to turn data into sharp, actionable commercial recommendations.
  • A natural storyteller who can simplify complexity into a clear and compelling narrative.
  • Confident, credible communicator who can influence and engage senior stakeholders.
  • Comfortable with regular travel across Western Europe and engaging across multiple markets.

 

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today.

Please get in touch with Emma or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

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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