Category Manager FMCG Birmingham - Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you a Category Executive ready to take the next step, or an experienced category professional looking for greater autonomy and impact? NJR Recruitment is working with a fast-growing drinks business with a dynamic portfolio of challenger brands. As the business continues to expand, it is looking for an ambitious Category Manager to help shape category strategy, strengthen customer relationships and drive profitable growth. Offering hybrid working with 3-4 days from home, this is an excellent opportunity to join an entrepreneurial environment where you can take ownership, contribute ideas and see the results of your work. The Opportunity You will lead category strategy and activity across a portfolio of customer accounts, with a focus on the wholesale and impulse channels. Working closely with Sales, Trade Marketing and Marketing, you will translate market and shopper insights into compelling category plans, range recommendations and customer presentations. You will act as a key category contact for customers, identifying opportunities to improve range, distribution, availability, space and visibility. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of category performance across your accounts, identifying opportunities to deliver incremental value and volume growth. Develop and present insight-led range review proposals, category recommendations and activation ..... full job details .....