The Opportunity:Fantastic opportunity for a category manager  to join a fast-growing, insight-led consumer business where category plays a central role in commercial strategy. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves data, storytelling and turning insight into commercially meaningful actions.  The role will be hybrid, with 4 days per week in the office in Tyne & Wear.RoleAs Category Manager, you’ll use data, insight and compelling storytelling to drive category growth and shape future product development.

• Provide category management support across key retail customers.
• Analyse EPOS, panel and online marketplace data to identify opportunities and category growth drivers.
• Lead range change windows with clear, insight-led recommendations.
• Build compelling category rationale and selling stories for new product introductions.
• Deliver regular category reviews covering market, brand and product performance.
• Produce monthly deep dives that help inform product development and strategic planning.
• Support the creation of toolkit materials and internal launch content.

Experience / Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and convert them into actionable insights.
• Hands-on experience using EPOS or syndicated data tools (e.g. Nielsen, IRI, Kantar).
• Excellent Excel and presentation skills.
• Experience working with major UK retailers (grocery, multichannel or similar).
• Clear and confident communication, able to simplify complex information.
• A collaborative  working style suited to a lean and agile business.