Category Manager

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Overview

Category Manager

FMCG – Food

Hybrid – near Slough

£55,000-£60,000 + car allowance + bonus

Be the driving force behind category growth with Tesco – building strong partnerships with their account teams to unlock long-term, sustainable sales.

You'll lead the charge on a joint strategic agenda, bringing brand plans to life in-store and online, and ensuring every activation delivers maximum commercial impact.

Responsibilities

  • Championing the Category Vision and growth drivers, engaging and influencing key stakeholders internally and externally.
  • Collaborating closely to co-create and deliver customer strategies focused on long-term, sustainable growth.
  • Building and leading strong, insight-driven category partnerships and identifying key opportunities within their categories and driving action to unlock them.
  • Lead the range review process across all Tesco channels, using a category-first approach to deliver impartial, insight-led recommendations that grow category value.

Qualifications

  • A strong track record in delivering growth and results in a branded FMCG environment.
  • Proven experience managing top 4 grocery accounts in the UK.
  • First-class negotiation, commercial, and presentation skills.
  • A collaborative, adaptable mindset with a passion for learning and developing.

What’s in it for you

  • A natural relationship-builder who can influence at all levels and communicate with clarity and impact.
  • Someone who can turn complex data into compelling stories that drive action and inspire confidence.
  • A fast mover who thrives in ambiguity, stays agile, and gets things done at pace.
  • Calm under pressure, resilient through challenges, and focused on solutions.
  • Curious and growth-minded – always looking for ways to do things better and raise the bar.
  • A collaborative team player who brings energy, fresh thinking, and a spark of creativity to every conversation.

If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking company where you can truly own the customer relationship and be recognised for your impact—we want to hear from you.

Apply now and take your career to the next level.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self.

We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us at Mackenzie Jones Recruitment so you don’t miss them.

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Location:
Slough, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management & Operations

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