Category Executive

Location Gloucester
Discipline: Drink - Soft Drinks
Job functions Category - Grocery
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: alice@marvelfmcg.co.uk
Job ref: 51929
Published: 1 day ago

We have an exciting opportunity to join a drinks manufacturer with a diverse, high-performing brand portfolio. They are looking for two Category Executive's to join the team.

 

Ways of working: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office

 

Why this role?

 

  • Join a well-established drinks manufacturer with a diverse, high-performing brand portfolio.
  • Play a key role in shaping category performance through insight-led analysis and recommendations.
  • Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Commercial teams to influence range, pricing, and promotion decisions.
  • Be hands-on with leading data sources including Nielsen and Kantar, translating data into clear commercial insight.

 

The job…

 

As a Category Executive, you’ll support the Category and Commercial teams by delivering high-quality analysis across performance, trends, and shopper behaviour.

 

You’ll be responsible for managing and interpreting data from Nielsen, Kantar, and internal systems, building reports and dashboards that support customer reviews, range decisions, and strategic planning.

 

This is a fast-paced, analytical role that suits someone who enjoys turning data into insight and working closely with multiple stakeholders to drive category growth.

 

The company…

 

This is a well-established, values-led drinks business with a strong UK presence and ambitious growth plans. They pride themselves on quality, insight-led decision making, and strong collaboration across all teams.

 

It’s an ideal environment for someone looking to build a long-term career in category management within a supportive and commercially focused business.

 

You… what are we looking for?

 

  • Previous experience in a Category Executive, Category Analyst, or Insight role
  • Strong working knowledge of Nielsen and Kantar data and reporting tools
  • Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident communicator, able to present insight clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong Excel skills; experience with PowerPoint and dashboards is an advantage
  • Commercially curious with a genuine interest in FMCG, retail, and shopper behaviour

 

 

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