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Category Lead - FMCG Drinks

This role is for a Category Lead - FMCG Drinks, focusing on strategic growth in spirits across Grocery and eCommerce channels. Requires FMCG category management experience, strong analytical and communication skills. Permanent position based in Central London, offering up to £65,000 salary.
🌎 Country
United Kingdom
🏝️ Location
Hybrid
📄 Contract
Full-time
🪜 Seniority
Mid-Senior level
💰 Range
70K – 85K
💱 Currency
£ GBP
💸 Pay
£65K - £72K (Yr.)
🗓️ Discovered
July 24, 2025
📍 Location detailed
London, England, United Kingdom
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🧠 Skills
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Role description
A leading spirits company is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead their Off-Trade & eCommerce team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a premium portfolio of globally recognised brands in the drinks space. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement strategic plans to drive growth for spirits categories across Grocery and eCommerce channels • Create and execute a three-year category vision to transform customer businesses • Curate product mix, plan placement, and influence visual merchandising to enhance customer experience and drive sales • Develop compelling sell-in stories for innovation to gain distribution across the trade • Analyse customer performance against key metrics and identify areas for improvement • Work with senior stakeholders to build collaborative joint business plans • Become the leading and influential whisky category partner for key customers The Ideal Candidate: We're looking for a visionary thinker with strong business acumen and a drive for results. You should have: • Proven experience in category management within FMCG, ideally in the spirits sector • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Experience in developing and executing strategic plans • A track record of building strong relationships with key stakeholders • An innovative mindset and the ability to think outside the box Location: Central London (4 days per week in office, 1 day working from home) Package: Up to £65,000 + £7,200 car allowance with a range of premium benefits, including performance-based bonuses and opportunities for personal and professional growth. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about the spirits industry and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, we'd love to hear from you.