Category Development Manager - Growth Channels

Category Development Manager - Growth Channels

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Senior Category Development Manager

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, United Kingdom, Reading, Berkshire

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Category Development Manager – Growth Channels

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realise the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

 

What will you do 

The Customer Category Development team is responsible for delivering category strategies that drive sustainable growth for both Kenvue and our retail partners.

As a Category Development Manager, you will partner closely with customers to translate category and shopper insights into compelling, actionable plans that accelerate category and Kenvue performance. You will lead the category agenda within your channels, working cross‑functionally with Sales, Category Strategy, Insights and Digital teams to bring the Kenvue category vision to life.

You are accountable for optimising Kenvue’s distribution and shelf presence, delivering Perfect Store execution through effective range reviews and best‑in‑class category activation. 

Role Scope & Deliverables

• Act as the category partner across Kenvue’s growth channel portfolio, including e‑commerce, discounters and convenience/wholesale

• Build and scale Kenvue’s e‑commerce category management capabilities, developing strong relationships with key online customers

• Create and deliver channel strategies that prioritise growth opportunities and enable excellent execution

• Drive best‑in‑class category execution both online and in‑store, aligned to channel dynamics and shopper needs

• Serve as a category thought leader, translating Kenvue category growth strategies into tailored, actionable customer recommendations

• Partner closely with Insights, Strategy and Digital Shelf teams to expand range, availability, visibility and prominence across key online platforms

• Plan and execute effective customer engagement strategies, acting as a trusted category partner to priority growth channel retailers

• Develop distribution, assortment and space recommendations across core range and NPI, leveraging panel data and compelling category narratives 

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

• Proven track record in Category Development within FMCG

• Demonstrated experience delivering successful range reviews and implementing category strategies

• Strong proficiency in Nielsen and Kantar

• Experience working in e‑commerce or omni‑channel environments preferred 

Other:

• Degree‑level education or equivalent experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Willing to travel to customer locations as required to support the role

Key Competencies:

• Ability to build strong, collaborative customer relationships

• Strong analytical capability and commercial acumen

• Clear bias for action with personal ownership of results

• Ability to synthesise multiple data sources into compelling commercial narratives

• Comfortable operating in channels where data availability is more limited 

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Volunteer Time, option to buy and sell holiday

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• This list could vary based on location/region

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.