Category Development Manager - Retail

I’m partnering with a well-established, industry-leading organisation operating at the heart of the UK retail ecosystem to appoint a Category Development Manager.

This is a highly strategic, stakeholder-facing role focused on strengthening senior retail relationships, leading priority sector initiatives, and driving the adoption of industry-wide standards and innovation programmes across the UK retail landscape.

The Role

• Lead a portfolio of priority retail accounts and strategic industry initiatives
• Build and own relationships with senior stakeholders across major UK retailers
• Drive adoption of next-generation identification and digital transformation initiatives
• Support expansion into priority retail categories
• Manage an established senior retail advisory group
• Identify and progress commercial and partnership opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategy with market priorities

About You

• Proven account management or senior stakeholder engagement experience within or alongside large retailers
• Strong understanding of the UK retail landscape

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives that shape the retail industry
• Exposure to senior leaders across major UK retailers and brands
• Hybrid working and a strong benefits package