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Category Manager, Retail Ecommerce
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Category Manager, Retail Ecommerce
Category Manager, Retail Ecommerce
Position Details
- Position Type: Regular – Full-Time
- Requisition ID: 40339
About McCain
At McCain, we’re feeding the world—from iconic treats like French fries to Smiles, we ensure food plays an essential role in people’s lives while upholding our core values: Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality.
As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, our global presence spans 160+ countries and employs 22,000+ people. We drive sustainable growth and positive change—today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Join McCain, where ambition and impact meet. It starts by MAKING IT with us.
Why Join the McCain Family?
Your success—and satisfaction—are key. At McCain, we help you:
- Thrive—both professionally and personally.
- Grow— alongside like-minded colleagues who support your career ambitions.
- Make an impact—meaningful, lasting change for your team, colleagues, and the business.
About This Role
A specialised opportunity at the heart of ecommerce expansion. As Category Manager – Ecommerce Retail, you’ll shape commercial strategies to drive performance, bridge gaps between channels, and future-proof growth.
You’ll spearhead category planning for Tier 1 retailers, while empowering teams to work effectively with Tier 2/3 accounts. With a forward-thinking focus on emerging channels like Quick Commerce and Aggregators, you’ll integrate commercial best practices with cutting-edge ecommerce technology and data-driven insights.
This is a high-visibility, execution-focused role: turning data into action, fostering cross-functional partnerships, and driving momentum in digital retail landscapes.
Leadership Principles
McCain’s operational philosophy is built on principles designed to foster growth, inclusivity, and innovation:
- Customer Obligation – Be obsessed, data-driven in your perspective.
- Think Big – Chase bold, data-backed ideas relentlessly.
- People Power – Build trust, create safe spaces for collaboration.
- Ownership – Own challenges, act with urgency.
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Key Accountabilities
Drive Ecommerce Category Leadership with Tier 1 Retailers
- Craft tailored, insight-driven category plans to accelerate growth with priority retail accounts.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Category Growth teams to embed data-driven recommendations into Joint Business Plans (JBPs).
- Act as a ecommerce strategy partner for retailers, handling bespoke projects and complex briefings.
- Launch test-and-learn initiatives to optimize digital media ROI and refine ecommerce shopper journeys.
Build Activation Capability for Tier 2 & 3 Customers
- Design actionable activation toolkits and training programs to empower retail managers in execution.
- Create systems, data-driven processes, and reporting tools to optimize ecommerce capabilities.
- Ensure cross-channel strategy alignment and measurable business growth.
Own Category Strategy for Pureplay Retailers
- Develop niche, high-impact strategies for online-first rivals—leveraging digital analytics and deep shopper behavior insights.
- Drive excellence in media selection, assortment planning, and execution.
Shape Growth in Quick Commerce & Aggregator Channels
- Spot emerging opportunities in fast-evolving channels like Aggregator Platforms and Direct-to-Consumer models.
- Build frameworks for commercial engagement, resource prioritization, and high-velocity channel pilots.
Lead Thinking on Ecommerce Technology and Retail Media
- Remain the internal technology steward, evaluating AI and retail media advancements.
- Translate research into actionable strategies and thought leadership for McCain’s Commercial leadership.
Requirements
- 3–5 Years’ Experience: In Category Management, Ecommerce, Digital Trading, or Data Analytics—with a focus on FMCG/CPG or ecommerce retail environments.
- Proven Growth Track Record: Hands-on experience executing brick-and-mortar or online strategies for impactful category growth.
- Analytical Strength: Competency interpreting and applying data from Kantar, dunnhumby, IRI/Nielsen, and ecommerce partners.
- Communication & Persuasion: Ability to distill complex findings into convincing, team-ready insights.
- Collaboration Expertise: Proven success in cross-functional work and stakeholder engagement, leveraging McCain’s ecommerce data teams and retail partners.
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Location & Work Model
McCain welcomes hybrid working for full-time office roles. At least half of working time should include in-office collaboration at our Customer Experience Centre in Scarborough, which is:
- 1.5-hour commute from Leeds City Centre
- ~1-hour commute from York
- Travel support and flexibility are standard.
Benefits Package
Beyond potentially tasting the products, McCain rewards excellence with: ✅ Generous Car Allowance ✅ Performance-linked bonuses ✅ Attractive pension benefits (employer contributes up to 12% of salary) ✅ Holiday flexibility → buy/sell up to 5 extra days annually ✅ Health Cash Plan and Cycle to Work Scheme ✅ "Chips In" Volunteering Day Off → support McCain communities globally ✅ Progression opportunities tied to our 5-year growth plan ✅ Relocation potential for aspiring international careers
The McCain Story
At McCain, we’re better together: authentic, trusting, and ambitious. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and collaboration as core values.
Accessibility: We respect disabilities, including reasonable accommodations in interviews.
Privacy: You agree to handle all provided data under McCain’s Global Privacy Policy.
For full privacy terms, visit: McCain’s Privacy Policy.
Locations:
- UK – England:
- Scarborough
- Hull
- York
- Leeds
Join us to make food count. A mouthful of stories—to be written.
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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate inquiries from all backgrounds and will evaluate candidates without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.
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