Category Manager - Global Drinks Brand

• Oxfordshire
• £40,000 - £45,000, £5,750 car allowance, 6% pension contribution, Bupa Healthcare, 25 days holiday, Product allowance

This role puts you at the centre of a business that gives category a proper seat at the table. You get the pace of FMCG, the variety of Convenience, Wholesale and On Trade and the freedom to shape thinking rather than just report on it.
  
You will be stepping into a team that values clarity and sharp judgement. No noise, no clutter. Just space to build trusted customer relationships and deliver insight that lands. If you want a role where your work shifts decisions instead of sitting in a deck, this is it.
  
A strong fit for someone who wants autonomy, credible influence and a business that acts on good ideas
  
What You’ll Be Doing

• Building credible category relationships across Convenience, Wholesale and On Trade.
• Leading range reviews that create wins for retailers, shoppers, and the business.
• Using data from multiple sources to influence merchandising, promotions, and channel strategy.
• Working with sales to build impactful sell ins and solve channel‑specific challenges.

What You’ll Need to Bring

• FMCG experience with hands‑on category management exposure.
• Confident use of IRI, Nielsen or Kantar.
• Strong communication skills and ease presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Clear thinking, commercial judgement, and a straightforward style.

Who they are:
A well-established consumer goods business that sees category as a growth driver, not a checkbox. They invest in insight, value collaboration and have a strong footprint across key UK retail channels. Pragmatic, commercially sharp and focused on doing things properly. The kind of place where talented people stay because decisions are quick and the work matters.

If this sounds like the perfect next step for you, reach out today at george.robinson@pie-recruitment.com or give me a call on 07885 484489. Don’t wait - this opportunity won’t be available for long!