Lactalis UK & Ireland
Category Development Manager
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Category Development Manager
We are looking for a Category Development Manager to join our Sales team based at our Redhill office. The role will be responsible for delivering insight-led category recommendations and executing customer-facing category plans across cheese & wider dairy categories. This will include supporting the development of category strategies and translating them into actionable range, space and in-store recommendations. The role will also work closely with Commercial, Marketing, RGM & Innovation to build compelling category stories, support range reviews and new product launches helping to drive measurable commercial outcomes with key retail customers.
Requirements
We would like someone who is experienced in Category Development within the UK grocery sector (or a comparable retail market), with strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data and insights into commercially focused recommendations. Skilled at influencing both customers and internal stakeholders through evidence-based storytelling, with a solid understanding of shopper behaviour, category performance, and customer dynamics. Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create clear, compelling narratives for a range of audiences.
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- 🌟 26 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + 8 flex days
- 🌟 Annual bonus & private medical
- 🌟 Enhanced pension, life & critical illness cover
- 🌟 Hybrid and flexible working
- 🌟 Learning & development opportunities
- 🌟 Buy/sell holiday scheme
- 🌟 Enhanced parental leave
- 🌟 Employee Assistance Programme
- 🌟 Access to our award-winning global learning platform
- 🌟 We’re proud to be a Gold Partner of Grocery Aid and committed to DE&I
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About Us
Lactalis is the world’s largest dairy company, operating in nearly 100 countries. In the UK, we’re home to global brands like Président, Galbani, and Leerdammer, and beloved local names like Seriously, Galloway, and Cricket St. Thomas.
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