Overview

Category Insights Executive - FMCG (Food). Based on-site in Surrey, with the opportunity to work from home on Fridays! An award-winning, ambient food manufacturer is looking for a Category Insights Executive to join their sales and marketing team. This business supplies both own-label and branded products to major UK retailers and foodservice customers. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will play a key role in delivering detailed, account-specific category insights and market analysis to support sales growth. You will work closely with sales, marketing, and senior leadership teams to develop engaging customer presentations and provide proactive, data-driven recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sales and marketing teams with in-depth customer presentations
• Deliver actionable recommendations to develop product categories and sales
• Prepare and present market and competitor analysis reports
• Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external data providers
• Assist in ad-hoc research projects to support wider marketing initiatives

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree or above, ideally in a data, numerical, or business-related subject
• Strong analytical skills with a passion for data and insight generation
• Highly proficient with Excel
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate data into clear business recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Collaborative mindset, comfortable working cross-functionally
• Full driver's license for store audits

This role offers the opportunity to develop and grow within a supportive business that values innovation and commercial insight. Apply today