Category Manager

Category Manager Home-based | 1 to 2 days a week in London | Permanent, Full Time If you enjoy food, numbers and spotting opportunities others might miss, this could be a great next step. We’re looking for a Category Manager to support a busy UK food-to-go and beverage category. You’ll turn data into useful insight, help shape commercial decisions and take ownership of projects that genuinely improve performance. What’s in it for you? * Mainly home-based working, with 1 to 2 days a week in London * Flexible working options * Competitive salary and company benefits * 20 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays * Healthcare scheme * Real responsibility and the chance to develop your category management career * Exposure across pricing, promotions, range and operations * Freedom to use AI and digital tools to work smarter What you’ll be doing * Analysing sales and KPI performance * Spotting trends, gaps and commercial opportunities * Reviewing promotions and category performance * Supporting new products, pricing and promotional activity * Owning improvement projects from start to finish * Working with suppliers and teams across Marketing, Loyalty, Sales and Operations * Keeping an eye on competitors and the wider UK retail market What we’re looking for * Experience or knowledge of food-to-go and/or beverages * Experience working with retailer or customer data * Strong Excel skills * A good analytical eye and attention to detail * Confidence communicating your findings * The ability to juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment * An interest in using technology and AI to improve the way things are done Most importantly, you’ll be curious, proactive and happy to ask: “What are the numbers telling us and what should we do next?” Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you