Category Insights Manager Full Time

Are you a Category Executive ready to step up, or a Category Analyst looking for more ownership and real impact? Keen to play a pivotal role in one of the UK’s fastest-growing functional drinks brands? This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Signature Career Management are exclusively partnered with the category leader in protein drinks – a brand that is continuing to dominate a rapidly evolving space. With the category gaining serious momentum the business delivering consistent YOY growth, this is an exciting time to come on board. Backed by a major FMCG parent, they combine the energy of a challenger brand with the stability of an industry giant.

This is a high-impact, data-driven role where you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day category performance, freeing up senior leadership to focus on long-term strategy. If you enjoy diving into the detail, spotting trends, and turning data into meaningful insight, this is your chance to make a real difference in a business that truly values category.

The role:

• Own and deliver regular category and performance reporting across multiple channels
• Analyse data from sources such as Nielsen and retailer CAD to identify trends and opportunities
• Monitor competitor activity and provide actionable insights to the wider business.
• Support the development of category strategies through robust data analysis.
• Bring clarity to a complex and fast-moving category with growing SKU ranges and touchpoints
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure category insights drive commercial decisions
• Build relationships and work with customers across the likes of convenience and high – street channels

You’ll be / have:

• Experience in a category, insights or data-focused role (FMCG or agency side welcome)
• Highly numerate with strong Excel skills and a passion for working with data
• Naturally curious – someone who enjoys digging into the “why” behind the number.
• Comfortable working in a structured, routine-driven environment
• A detail-oriented individual who takes pride in accuracy and insight quality

This is a rare opportunity to join a business where category is truly valued and sits at the heart of commercial decision-making. You’ll be working closely with an experienced Head of Category, gaining exposure to high-level strategy while owning a crucial part of the day-to-day performance engine.

They offer a flexible working environment, a strong benefits package including bonus and healthcare, and a culture that genuinely prioritises trust, collaboration and enjoyment – without the corporate red tape. It’s the ideal move if you’re looking to step into a role where your work directly influences growth.

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to niall@signaturecm.co.uk or alternatively please apply via the link below.

Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role.

Please note Signature Career Management is acting as an employment agency.