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Senior Category Manager
Senior Category Manager – Tesco (FMCG) at The Advocate Group
The Advocate Group are proud to be partnering with a globally recognised FMCG business with a portfolio of iconic brands, enjoyed by consumers across the UK and internationally.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a Senior Category Manager to take ownership of category strategy and performance across Tesco, one of the UK’s most important grocery customers, and to play a key role in driving growth across a high-profile portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead category management activity across Tesco, building strong, credible relationships with key customer stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver category growth strategies, range reviews, and recommendations that drive joint value creation and commercial performance.
- Translate shopper, consumer, and market insights into compelling customer narratives and actionable recommendations.
- Identify and unlock growth opportunities through robust data analysis and clear commercial insight.
- Partner closely with Sales, Insights, and cross-functional teams to deliver aligned category plans.
- Support joint business planning and wider customer planning processes with best-in-class category expertise.
- Act as a trusted category partner, influencing strategic decisions and long-term growth across the Tesco account.
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About You
- Proven experience in Category Management within FMCG.
- Experience working with major grocery retailers.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into commercial insight.
- Confident communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially minded with the ability to influence, challenge, and build credibility.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
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