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Category Development Manager - Retail

CompanyVertical Advantage
LocationGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/6/2026

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Occupation Type
Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship

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Description

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
  • Commercially aware with experience developing opportunities through relationships
  • Confident engaging and influencing senior leaders
  • Comfortable navigating complexity and driving delivery
  • Strategic, collaborative, and solutions-focused

  • 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