Category Manager
8 hours ago
Uxbridge
?? Join Our Team as a Category Manager! Location: Uxbridge (office-based, no hybrid option) Reports to: Category Controller Are you a storyteller with a commercial edge? Do you thrive on turning data into opportunities? Are you ready to influence some of the biggest retailers in the UK? At Pilgrim's Europe, we're on a mission to drive category growth, shape shopper behaviour, and create long-term wins for our customers — and we're looking for someone exceptional to help lead the way. This is your chance to own the category conversation, challenge the norm, and become the go-to trusted advisor for our retail partners. ?? What You'll Be Doing • Dive into data and uncover the stories behind the numbers., • Turn insights into clear, compelling recommendations that inspire action., • Bring the shopper and consumer voice to every internal decision., • Share regular category updates that get teams thinking differently and moving faster., • Build strong, trusted relationships with our retailers., • Influence customers with clear category vision and thought leadership., • Lead total category range reviews and shape the future product landscape., • Become the expert voice customers rely on to drive growth — not just for Pilgrim's, but for the whole category., • Support the development of category strategies that unlock new opportunities across channel, shopper and occasion., • Tailor strategies into customer-ready plans that deliver true triple wins (Category, Customer, Pilgrim's)., • Make category-first thinking contagious across your cross-functional team., • Confident and engaging communication with strong storytelling flair, • Ability to build trusted, influential customer relationships, • Analytical strength and ease working with multiple data sources, • Curiosity, commercial awareness and a genuine love for understanding shoppers, • Confidence to translate insight into simple, powerful messages, • 2+ years in FMCG roles, • Category management experience (own label or brand-led), • Working with UK Grocery Multiples You'll thrive at Pilgrim's if you: • Stay open, receptive and ready for new challenges (Availability), • Respect and value other viewpoints (Humility), • Deliver on commitments, even under pressure (Discipline), • Lead with honesty and authenticity (Sincerity), • Focus on what really matters to drive impact (Simplicity) ?? Why Pilgrim's Europe? Because here, your voice matters and your impact is real. You'll enjoy: • A competitive salary with regular performance reviews, • Enhanced pension contributions, • A clear path for professional development and career progression, • Opportunities to influence some of the UK's biggest retailers, • A supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas are heard, • Employee wellbeing support, • Recognition programmes to celebrate innovation and results Apply now and take your next step with Pilgrim's Europe — where insight meets opportunity, and where you can make a real difference. JBRP1_UKTJ