Quorn Foods are excited to be recruiting for a Senior Category Manager to join our Insights & Category team.
What You'll Be Responsible For
This is an influential opportunity to lead category growth for Quorn, Cauldron and our key retail customers, helping to shape retailer, channel and category strategy while working collaboratively across our Commercial, Brand, Insight and Innovation teams.
Reporting into our Head of Category & Insights, you will be viewed as a trusted category expert. Owning the three-year category strategy for your retailer portfolio and translating this into focused annual growth plans, you will develop compelling, insight-led recommendations, lead strategic engagement with retail partners and align internal stakeholders behind plans that deliver category and commercial growth.
Using consumer, shopper and market insight, you will turn complex information into clear, practical recommendations. You will develop the category and shopper rationale for innovation, create persuasive retailer presentations and influence the innovation pipeline to reflect retailer and category needs.
You will also lead retailer-specific shopper marketing plans across in-store activation, digital media, promotions and secondary displays, ensuring activity is evaluated and future investment is informed by clear learnings.
The position will be based from our Leeds office circa 2-3 days per week along with the opportunity to work flexibly/remotely when required.
What Experience You'll Need To Have
Demonstrable number of years' experience in an FMCG or Retail focused Category Management role
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create engaging, data-led stories that influence colleagues and stakeholders at different levels
Well-developed analytical capability and experience using tools such as NIQ Discover and Kantar to interpret performance metrics and generate actionable insight
A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to lead through others, take ownership and use initiative
A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!
The Recruitment Process
Every applicant will receive a response, whether successful or not. We aim to reply to everyone as quickly as possible, though at busy times this may take a little longer. For transparency, if you are shortlisted, the recruitment process will look like this:
1st Stage - 30-45 minute Microsoft Teams introductory call with our Head of Category & Insights & Resourcing Partner
2nd Stage - in-person interview and task with key stakeholders from our team
If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior.
What You'll Get In Return
A Competitive Salary
Car Allowance (plus access to an excellent green car lease scheme)
Enrolment into our Company Bonus Scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
Matched pension scheme & life assurance Cover
Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a GroceryAid sponsor and run a range of annual initiatives to support colleague wellbeing)
Access to other wellbeing schemes – discounted gym memberships, Digital GP services, eye tests, mortgage advice, and salary finance
Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!
To apply for this vacancy, please apply below. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Us
Delicious food shouldn’t cost the earth. At Quorn, we know there is a sustainable way to enjoy great-tasting food.
Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose: to supply healthy food for people and the planet, with an ambition to become a net positive business by 2030 - making a positive impact on people, the planet, and food systems overall.
We create delicious products that are great for you and your family, as well as for the planet and future generations. Our collective differences make Quorn special. As pioneers of meat-free food, we embrace a different path that sets us apart. Our four core values define who we are: Stronger Together, Make Lives Better, Think Big & Act With Courage, and Strive To Be The Best.
We are committed to promoting diversity across our workforce and dedicated to attracting and developing talent through an inclusive culture.
Your background, experiences, and ideas are all valued here - it’s our differences that make us Stronger Together.
All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, or age.
Recruitment Agencies
Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed.
We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.
