Category Manager, EMEA

Who you are

We’re looking for a dynamic and commercially savvy Category Manager, EMEA to play a pivotal role in accelerating Munchkin’s growth across the UK and wider EMEA markets. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead the expansion of our product range and distribution, bringing category strategies to life with both strategic insight and hands‑on execution. A true category expert, you thrive on turning data into action—unlocking opportunities, shaping assortments, and driving performance. You’ll collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, as well as distributors and key customers, to deliver powerful, insight‑led storytelling that wins in the market.

What You’ll Do

• Apply category management best practices across multiple customers.
• Analyze category & brand performance; identify opportunities and risks for Munchkin and recommend actions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Use strong presentation skills to host and present performance workshops internally and influence buyers to make the right decisions for categories and brands.
• Maintain and update a reporting suite incorporating multiple data sources; strong Excel skills essential.
• Manage data sources such as GFK, IRI, Nielsen, Kantar, dunnhumby, Jungle Scout, and day‑to‑day relationships with these providers.
• Lead shopper research: run quantitative research, design and interpret questionnaires, audit the baby aisle to compile brand metrics and shopper influences.
• Support the NPD process with analysis to enable faster and better financial & sales performance, capitalising on emerging market and consumer trends.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Bring It!

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent.
• 3‑5 years’ work experience, preferably in category management and/or insights.
• Expert in Excel; good working knowledge of PowerPoint.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; storytelling approach to insight.
• Experience in FMCG or a consumer‑facing industry.
• Knowledge of Excel Power Query.
• Business language skills beyond English.
• Willingness to travel to meet UK customers and EMEA distributors.

Benefits

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 annually, DOE. Benefits include supplemental health coverage, employer‑matched pension contribution, paid time off, discretionary bonus, and equity opportunities.

Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status.

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