Category Insights Executive

Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
Area | Reigate, Surrey |
Sector | Business Support - MarketingBusiness Support - Sales and Account Management |
Salary | £35,000 - £60,000 |
Start Date | ASAP |
Job Ref | JL766822 |
Job Views | 18 |
- Description
Kenneth Brian Associates are excited to be recruiting for a well-established client based in Reigate, who are looking for a Category Insights Executive to support their growing sales and marketing functions. This role will sit within the Sales & Marketing team, and will be responsible for providing detailed category insights and market analysis in line with scheduled and ad-hoc requirements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of market data and the ability to turn insights into actionable recommendations. Working closely with the sales team, this position will help shape compelling, insight-led presentations that support both customer growth and strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to build tailored, data-led presentations for retail and trade partners
- Competitor analysis – creating and maintaining regular market reports e.g. presenting data through graphs on market trends and analysing competitor pricing.
- Provide clear, strategic recommendations on category development, grounded in market and shopper insights
- Analyse, interpret and present data from a range of sources to highlight trends, risks and opportunities
- Support wider marketing activity through research and insight generation
Ideal Candidate:
- Similar experience within an FMCG company
- Preferably having experience with Circana, NeilsenlQ or Kantar data platforms
- Must have a full driver’s license
- Educated to degree level (2:1 or above), ideally in a numerical, analytical, or business-related field
- Confident working with large data sets and turning analysis into commercially relevant narratives
- Strong communication skills – able to present data in a clear, compelling way
- Previous experience in a similar category, insights or analyst role is beneficial
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential
Based in Reigate four days a week, with one day per week from home, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a fast-paced, commercially driven role with lots of exposure across the business.
We look forward to receiving your application.