Category Development Manager

Was wir tun

Bei Kenvue erkennen wir die außergewöhnliche Kraft der täglichen Pflege. Aufbauend auf über einem Jahrhundert Tradition und verwurzelt in der Wissenschaft, sind wir das Haus der ikonischen Marken - darunter NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL,® LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® und BAND-AID®, die Sie bereits kennen und lieben. Wissenschaft ist unsere Leidenschaft; Fürsorge ist unser Talent.

Wer wir sind

Unser globales Team besteht aus ~ 22.000 brillanten Mitarbeitern mit einer Arbeitsplatzkultur, in der jede Stimme zählt und jeder Beitrag geschätzt wird. Wir sind leidenschaftlich an Erkenntnissen interessiert, Innovation und dem Engagement, unseren Kunden die besten Produkte zu liefern. Mit Fachwissen und Einfühlungsvermögen bedeutet ein Kenvuer zu sein, die Macht zu haben, jeden Tag Millionen von Menschen zu beeinflussen. Wir stellen den Menschen an die erste Stelle, kümmern uns leidenschaftlich, gewinnen Vertrauen in der Wissenschaft und lösen Lösungen mit Mut – und haben brillante Möglichkeiten, die auf Sie warten! Gestalten Sie mit uns unsere Zukunft – und Ihre. Für weitere Informationen, klicken Sie auf hier.

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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Category Development Manager

This position is based at our High Wycombe office (hybrid working policy). Kenvue have announced a planned move of offices to Reading, Berkshire in Q1 of 2026. Please note that this role will move locations along with this office move.

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 Kenvue Customer Category Development team is responsible for delivering category plans that build sustainable growth for both KENVUE and our retail partners.

As a Category Manager, you will partner with our customers to provide category and shopper insight, and provide compelling actionable plans and solutions to grow category and Kenvue sales.

You will lead the category agenda for your customer, working closely with the sales and category strategy teams to influence and accelerate the implementation of the KENVUE category vision.

You are accountable for Kenvue distribution and shelf presence and achieving our Perfect Store metrics through Range Reviews.

Role Scope & Deliverables

• Provide thought leadership for customer, through sharing and tailoring our   category growth strategies & delivering category recommendations

• Lead the end-to-end range review process with your customer – making recommendations across all Perfect Store & category levers

• Plan and execute the optimal contact strategy to win with your retailer

• Act as a lead member within your customer Multi-Functional Selling Team

• Lead customer specific projects that are unlocked through retailer partnership, (eg. fixturisation project, store trials, fixture of the future)

• Develop range/assortment and space recommendations that enable optimum distribution and visibility of NPI and all SKUs in our MSLs

• Accountable for managing Kenvue category performance trackers and highlighting progress, opportunities and risks

• Coach and develop other members of the Category Development Team

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

• Proven track record in Category Development in FMCG

• You have evidence of delivering range reviews & category strategy implementation

• Proficiency in Nielsen, Kantar and customer databases (ie dunnhumby) essential

Other:

• Degree level educated or equivalent

• Proficient spoken and written use of the English Language

• Up to 50% Travel within UK for Customer Visits where applicable

Key Competencies:

• Ability to build strong relationships and connect inclusively

• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen

• Clear bias for action and personal ownership for results

• Combining multiple sources of data to create compelling selling stories

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups 

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.

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