Category and Activation Manager

We are partnering with a leading consumer products company in the FMCG sector, seeking a highly motivated Category Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with well-known beauty and personal care brands, managing product categories across major retail channels.

Key Requirements:

• FMCG experience is essential for this role
• A background in Marketing or Category Management is preferred
• Must be able to start before 31st December
• Salary: $100k - $115k, plus a 10% performance-based bonus

About the Role

As Category Manager, you will be responsible for driving growth and profitability across a range of consumer products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute category strategies, collaborate with retailers, and analyse market performance to optimize product offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and executing comprehensive category plans to maximize growth
• Building strong retailer relationships and driving category performance through data analysis
• Supporting the creation of brand activation strategies and promotional materials
• Collaborating with supply chain teams to ensure smooth alignment of stock and activation timelines
• Contributing to pricing and promotional strategies, using market insights to inform decision-making

About You

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 3-4 years of experience in category or brand management within the FMCG sector
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive actionable insights from large data sets
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work across teams
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with market data platforms (e.g., IRI Unify)
• Experience with space planning tools is a plus

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of category strategies, work with high-profile brands, and make a real impact within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for FMCG, a strong strategic mindset, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

If this sounds like a role you'd be interested in, please APPLY now!