Category Manager Tesco
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £48,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG2 1LU |
| Company: | The Compleat Food Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1359 |
Summary
Job Advert
Category Manager Tesco
Who We Are:
At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one
of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret
ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal
growth are at the forefront.
Location: Nottingham, NG2 1LU
Hours: Monday –Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00
Salary: £48,000 + car allowance
Key Duties:
* To provide analytical support, category and consumer insight and help deliver customer category plans across all supplied areas
to support a growth agenda.
* Work cross-functionally with the internal Commercial and Development teams to ensure there is a two-way supply of information
and insight sharing that drives opportunities to enhance performance
* Identify current trends to make informed decisions on the future direction of the category.
* Monthly downloading of all market and category data from the relevant retailer system.
* Manage and develop performance reports by category and subsector for relevant product areas, presenting at customer meetings as
required.
* Manage data input for internal and external monthly reports using EPOS and market data, along with performance commentary and
recommendations that drive performance.
* Manage and update internal promotional performance tracker using EPOS and shopper data.
* Coordinate internal range maps for the relevant retailer
* Create and issue frequent internal and external business updates. E.g. NPD launches and seasonal event autopsy
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
* Experience of working for or working with a leading UK major retailer
* Have experience of using retailer data management systems such as Kantar, Circana, Dunnhumby and NiQ.
* Be highly numerate with a logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
* Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Possess strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
* Be able to demonstrate ability to use initiative
* Have experience in building relationships both internally and externally
* The ability to use data analysis to create insightful actions.
* Driving licence due to occasional travel requirements at across sites
Benefits to include:
* Car Allowance
* Bonus
* Pension 4%/4%
* 33 days annual leave
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.
If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com
[recruitment@compleatfood.com] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.
Category Manager Tesco
Who We Are:
At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one
of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret
ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal
growth are at the forefront.
Location: Nottingham, NG2 1LU
Hours: Monday –Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00
Salary: £48,000 + car allowance
Key Duties:
* To provide analytical support, category and consumer insight and help deliver customer category plans across all supplied areas
to support a growth agenda.
* Work cross-functionally with the internal Commercial and Development teams to ensure there is a two-way supply of information
and insight sharing that drives opportunities to enhance performance
* Identify current trends to make informed decisions on the future direction of the category.
* Monthly downloading of all market and category data from the relevant retailer system.
* Manage and develop performance reports by category and subsector for relevant product areas, presenting at customer meetings as
required.
* Manage data input for internal and external monthly reports using EPOS and market data, along with performance commentary and
recommendations that drive performance.
* Manage and update internal promotional performance tracker using EPOS and shopper data.
* Coordinate internal range maps for the relevant retailer
* Create and issue frequent internal and external business updates. E.g. NPD launches and seasonal event autopsy
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
* Experience of working for or working with a leading UK major retailer
* Have experience of using retailer data management systems such as Kantar, Circana, Dunnhumby and NiQ.
* Be highly numerate with a logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
* Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Possess strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
* Be able to demonstrate ability to use initiative
* Have experience in building relationships both internally and externally
* The ability to use data analysis to create insightful actions.
* Driving licence due to occasional travel requirements at across sites
Benefits to include:
* Car Allowance
* Bonus
* Pension 4%/4%
* 33 days annual leave
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.
If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com
[recruitment@compleatfood.com] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.