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Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking food manufacturer in London, who are looking for an experienced Category Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company known for offering excellent career development and job satisfaction. You will play a crucial role in delivering ambitious growth targets and be instrumental in positioning the company as a category leader and strategic partner to its major grocery retail customers.FMCG Category Manager Key Responsibilities:* Develop and strengthen category relationships with key UK grocery customers by acting as a trusted adviser or challenger.* Deliver clear, data-driven, and actionable category insights to support both customer and business growth.* Influence key retailer decisions regarding range, space, and distribution.* Adopt a comprehensive category approach that considers both brand and retailer brand dynamics.* Collaborate with Marketing to:* Offer an external perspective on consumer, shopper, retailer, and competitor trends.* Identify strategic questions, category gaps, and growth opportunities.* Contribute to consumer/shopper-led NPD and category initiatives.* Craft compelling sell-in stories.* Represent the voice of the shopper internally and externally.* Support the Head of Category and Senior Category Manager in embedding category visions, drivers, and strategies across the organisation...