Category Executive

  • Lucy Walker Recruitment
  • City, Leeds
  • Jan 09, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Category Executive
Salary: 32,696
Location: Leeds, Hybrid 2 days in office

Our client, a global FMCG company, is recruiting for a Category Executive to come join their team. If you have strong analytical and data interpretation skills, this could be the role for you.

This role supports the development and delivery of a category strategy designed to drive growth and improve overall category performance. Focusing on e-commerce and convenience channels, you will work closely with retail partners and cross-functional teams to help ensure the right products, pricing, promotions, and availability are in place.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to kickstart your career in category management. This company offers a range of fantastic benefits and a positive working culture than encourages professional development.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the development and ongoing evolution of the category strategy
  • Analyse brand and product performance to identify growth opportunities
  • Build strong relationships with key customers and internal teams
  • Deliver clear, actionable insights through data analysis and storytelling
  • Support range reviews, merchandising projects and promotional activity
  • Monitor performance against KPIs and highlight risks and opportunities

Skills and experience

  • Some experience in a commercial, category, or FMCG environment preferred
  • Comfortable working with data and performance tools
  • Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
  • Confident presenting insights and recommendations
  • Proactive, collaborative and able to work in a fast-paced environment

About you

  • Passionate about categories, brands and consumer insight
  • Curious, adaptable and open to change
  • Resilient, accountable and motivated to deliver results

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every individual. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please assume your application is unsuccessful.