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1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Storck UK FMCG Sales & Marketing Recruitment, connecting the best talent with consumer goods & FMCG businesses across the UK and EuropeOwn and shape the UK Category function for one of the world's leading confectionery businesses. Storck - the name behind iconic confectionery brands like Werther's Original, Toffifee and Bendicks - is seeking aCategory & Insight Managerto lead its UK Category team. This is the most senior category role in the UK business, reporting directly to the UK Marketing Director, and managing a team of two. A unique opportunity to drive real impact as Storck continues its UK growth journey. The UK has been identified as a strategic growth market by the German Head Office HQ, and with a highly collaborative, values-driven culture, you'll be joining at a pivotal time. As Category & Insight Manager, you will: Lead the UK category function , owning the vision, strategy and delivery across all channels (particularly grocery). Translatedata into powerful insightusing tools like Circana, Kantar Worldpanel, Bridgethorne, and dunnhumby etc. Shape strategic brand and customer plans , working closely with Marketing, Sales, and Shopper teams. Build best-in-class relationships with key grocery retailers, using insight to influence ranging, space and merchandising. Manage agency partnerships and foster cross-market collaboration with the German HQ. Lead, coach and develop two direct reports What Success Looks Like Becoming a trusted partner internally and externally - particularly with key grocery retailers. Influencing strategic decisions at a brand and customer level using robust data and insight. Managing your team effectively and helping tobuild a stronger grocery presencefor Storck UK. Delivering clear, actionable recommendations that support both brand equity and commercial results. What We're Looking For FMCG category management experience -Ideally within Food or Drink but other categories will be considered. Strong experience working with grocery retailers in a commercial or insight-led capacity. Someone who can thinkstrategically , influence stakeholders, and communicate insights with impact. Ideally people management experience - or ready to step up and lead a small team. A natural collaborator who fits a people-first, family-business culture. Why Join Storck? A rare opportunity to lead a functionand shape its future, with high visibility and autonomy. A supportive, collaborative team and a business that truly lives its values. Hybrid working model (3 days in the office / 2 days home), with modern offices in Basingstoke. Desired Skills and Experience Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Marketing Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Storck UK by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Insights Manager” roles.Senior Category & Insight Manager - FMCG FoodAndover, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Andover, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Senior Finance Manager - Ecommerce & MarketingChandler's Ford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Fareham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Hampshire, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Andover, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Hampshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Hampshire, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Senior Digital Marketing Manager, Idox GeospatialFarnborough, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Rowlands Castle, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Hook, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Lymington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Winchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Romsey, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Andover, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Field Marketing Manager (French speaker)Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Field Marketing Manager (French and German speaker)Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Field Marketing Manager (French speaker)Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago Music Education Quality & Curriculum ManagerFarnborough, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Field Marketing Manager (French and German speaker)Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr