Location : Uxbridge, West London
Department : Category - Brands - Meat & Plant Based
Way of Working : Office-based
Looking to Start Your FMCG Category Career?
Have you recently completed a degree and gained experience through a Category, Marketing, Commercial, Shopper Insight, or FMCG placement year? Or perhaps you've completed a graduate programme within FMCG, Retail, or the Food Industry and are looking for your next challenge?
We're looking for a Category Executive to join our Brands team on a 12-month maternity cover contract, supporting the growth of exciting food categories across some of the UK's leading retailers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Category Management, working closely with commercial teams, customers, and internal stakeholders to turn shopper and consumer insights into winning category strategies.
What You'll Be Doing
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
? A degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Food, Consumer Behaviour, or a related subject.
? Completed a placement year or graduate programme within:
? Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data.
? Excellent communication and presentation skills.
? Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
? A genuine interest in consumer behaviour, retail trends, and category growth.
? The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
Desirable
Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within one of Europe's leading food businesses, gaining exposure to Category, Commercial, Marketing, and Customer teams while working with major UK retailers.
Benefits Include
Whether you're coming from a placement year, graduate scheme, or an entry-level FMCG role, this is an excellent opportunity to build a successful career in Category Management within a leading food manufacturer.
Apply today and help shape the future of our Brands - Meat & Plant Based categories!
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Uxbridge
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London
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Uxbridge
Have you recently completed a degree and gained experience through a Category, Marketing, Commercial, Shopper Insight, or FMCG placement year?
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