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We are supporting a global leader in the consumer goods industry in their search for a Category Manager – UK&I and Nordics to join their team in Richmond, UK.This is a high-impact role at the heart of the commercial organisation, bridging sales, marketing, insights, and retail activation. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the company's go-to-market strategy through data-driven recommendations, shopper-centric planning, and cross-functional collaboration.Key responsibilities of the Category Manager:Insight & data leadership: Act as the internal expert on shopper behaviour, store layout, and fixture strategy (SBD/SWS). Source and analyse data from Nielsen, Circana, and Kantar to generate actionable insights and trend analysisRange 'space optimisation: Lead the end-to-end range review process across key retailers. Provide tailored recommendations based on shopper needs, customer-specific briefs, and commercial impact. Build planograms and manage all aspects of equipment and fixture executionCross-functional collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and external agency partners to deliver integrated category solutions. Manage project timelines, budgets, and supplier contracts (e.g. fixture manufacturers and data providers)Post-implementation analysis: Evaluate category initiatives and store changes through robust post-launch reviews to drive continuous improvement and ROIExternal engagement: Act as a trusted category partner to major retail customers. Present compelling, insight-led recommendations to influence business decisions and strengthen long-term relationshipsKey requirements:Minimum 5 years of experience in category management and/or shopper insights, ideally within the FMCG industryProven ability to translate data into clear, strategic business recommendationsFamiliarity with Circana/Nielsen/Kantar tools; experience with JDA Prospace or NexGen is a plusStrong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and external vendorsExcellent Excel and Microsoft 365 skillsConfident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skillsSelf-starter with a high sense of ownership, project leadership, and delivery focusBachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related fieldWillingness to travel to customer sites as neededIf you are interested in applying for this Category Manager UK&I, and Nordics role, please register your interest using the link below. Alternatively, please send your CV to lidia.zawistowska@.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re only able to contact those selected for the next stage of the process. If you haven’t heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful. Please continue to explore future opportunities at EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.