Category Analyst / Insights – Fresh Produce

We have the privilege of recruiting on behalf of an innovative business, who are a leader in their sector, supplying UK and European Retail customers with Fresh, High Quality products. Due to continued success and growth, we offer the exciting opportunity of Category Analyst.

The position of Category Analyst is a fantastic opportunity to become a prominent member of the Commercial team, working with key retail customers to build strong relationships, review consumer behaviour, and work closely to confidently offer recommendations. This role focuses on data analysis, utilizing data tools such as EPOS, Neilson, and Kantar to provide weekly and monthly reports.

Responsibilities include:

1. Working with the Commercial team on analysis.
2. Regularly visiting retail stores.
3. Updating market information.
4. Using consumer and market data to identify future market and food trends.
5. Identifying clear and inspiring growth drivers to help unlock long-term growth for the retailers.

We require:

1. Experience in Fresh Food / Fresh Produce / FMCG.
2. Familiarity with Kantar and IRI data systems and metrics.
3. An ability to confidently present and deliver information.
4. Commercial understanding of retail customers and categories.
5. Experience working within Market Data Analysis would be ideal.

Location: Kent

Hours: Monday – Friday; 40 hours a week

Salary: up to £32k DOE + Bonus and Company Benefits

Graduates with a relevant placement year in Commercial, Data, Insights and/or Category are welcome to apply.