Senior Category & Insights Manager - #2170203

Ready to help bring a global snacking giant to the UK and Europe?

At Calbee UK, we're on an ambitious growth journey. Home to the iconic Seabrook Crisps brand and backed by global snack leader Calbee Inc., Japan's #1 snack maker*, we're investing in our business, brands, and people as we take on the UK and EU markets.

We're looking for a Senior Category & Insights Manager to play a pivotal role in driving business strategy, unlocking growth opportunities, and ensuring our brands are built on compelling consumer, customer and category insight.

What you'll do:

Lead category strategy and vision across our portfolio

Turn data and research into actionable commercial and marketing insights

Influence senior stakeholders and shape key business decisions

Partner with Sales, Marketing, and R&D colleagues in the UK and across global markets, to drive growth and innovation

Build compelling customer stories that strengthen our category position and partnerships

We're looking for someone who:

Has significant FMCG Category & Insights experience

Combines strategic thinking with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset

Can turn complex data into clear, compelling insights and recommendations

Has a proven track record of influencing customers and stakeholders

Thrives in a fast-paced, ambitious growth environment

Why join us?

You'll enjoy the agility and energy of a challenger brand combined with the backing of a global business. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and global colleagues, make a visible impact, and help shape the next phase of growth for Calbee overseas business.

If you're curious, commercially minded, and excited by the opportunity to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your details to Head of Human Resources, Charlotte Midgley at [email protected].

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*2 INTAGE Inc. SRI+, “Snack” market share: Total of Calbee and Japan Frito-Lay, Nationwide / All Retail Channels, Based on Sales Amount, Fiscal Year Ending March 2025: April 2025 – March 2026