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Own and shape the UK Category function for one of the world's leading confectionery businesses.

Storck - the name behind iconic confectionery brands like Werther's Original, Toffifee and Bendicks - is seeking a Category & Insight Manager to lead its UK Category team. This is the most senior category role in the UK business, reporting directly to the UK Marketing Director, and managing a team of two.

A unique opportunity to drive real impact as Storck continues its UK growth journey. The UK has been identified as a strategic growth market by the German Head Office HQ, and with a highly collaborative, values-driven culture, you'll be joining at a pivotal time.

As Category & Insight Manager, you will:

• Lead the UK category function, owning the vision, strategy and delivery across all channels (particularly grocery).
• Translate data into powerful insight using tools like Circana, Kantar Worldpanel, Bridgethorne, and dunnhumby etc.
• Shape strategic brand and customer plans, working closely with Marketing, Sales, and Shopper teams.
• Build best-in-class relationships with key grocery retailers, using insight to influence ranging, space and merchandising.
• Manage agency partnerships and foster cross-market collaboration with the German HQ.
• Lead, coach and develop two direct reports

What Success Looks Like

• Becoming a trusted partner internally and externally - particularly with key grocery retailers.
• Influencing strategic decisions at a brand and customer level using robust data and insight.
• Managing your team effectively and helping to build a stronger grocery presence for Storck UK.
• Delivering clear, actionable recommendations that support both brand equity and commercial results.

What We're Looking For

• FMCG category management experience - Ideally within Food or Drink but other categories will be considered.
• Strong experience working with grocery retailers in a commercial or insight-led capacity.
• Someone who can think strategically, influence stakeholders, and communicate insights with impact.
• Ideally people management experience - or ready to step up and lead a small team.
• A natural collaborator who fits a people-first, family-business culture.

Why Join Storck?

• A rare opportunity to lead a function and shape its future, with high visibility and autonomy.
• A supportive, collaborative team and a business that truly lives its values.
• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office / 2 days home), with modern offices in Basingstoke.

Desired Skills and Experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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