Category and Insights Manager - 12 Month FTC

Do you want to work for a world-renowned soft drinks brand that is a pioneer in the industry?Are you passionate about turning data into compelling stories that influence strategy and drive commercial growth?The Advocate Group are proud to be partnered with a heritage soft drinks brand renowned for its iconic portfolio of beverages.We''re looking for a Category and Insights Manager (12 Month FTC) to play a key role in uncovering growth opportunities, shaping category strategy, and deliver insight-led recommendations across the business.Key Responsibilities: Uncover growth opportunities and whitespace gaps that drive distribution and category performance.Turn complex data into compelling category stories that influence customer decisions and unlock commercial growth.Lead category and shopper insight across Grocery, Discounters, Digital Commerce, and emerging channels.Spot trends, behaviours, and opportunities through platforms such as NielsenIQ, Dunnhumby, and Nectar360.Evaluate promotional performance and identify opportunities to maximise future return on investment.Own and evolve the Category Management reporting hub, ensuring insight is accessible, engaging, and actionable.Partner with customers to deliver impactful category reviews and recommendations that shape future strategy.Play a key role in brand planning by bringing category, shopper, and market insights to the table. About You: Experience in Category Management or Commercial Insights within FMCG, ideally in drinks. ..... full job details .....