Lucy Walker Recruitment

About the Company

Welcome to Lucy Walker Recruitment's Company page!

YOUR GROWTH. OUR PASSION.

Our underlying principles for both our clients and candidates is that we are here to guide them. We will guide them through their business and career journey.

This allows the opportunity of growing with them and being a trusted adviser throughout this journey.

That's why at Lucy Walker Recruitment, we offer a consultative service.

That's what they all say, I hear you reply.

Well, read on...

To back this up we have the experience of over 29 years in business, in which time we have placed over 100,000 candidates in new roles.

We combine thought processes and the approach of a new start up, eager to bring new ideas and practises to the market place for the benefit of our candidates and clients.

A good combination?

Yes.

We are small enough to be adaptive, agile and responsive to the market and to capitalise on market trends. Whilst also being large enough to deliver the results demanded and expected of us on small or large scales. Our approach and solution strategies are to benefit our candidates and clients.

Sounds good but is it true?

Definitely.

We work with a diverse range of clients from start- ups and family businesses to large multi national corporate organisations. A tailored service to meet individual corporate objectives is available to all.

For candidates, we are able to guide and support you through your career journey,

Contact us for a discussion on Leeds 0113 367 2880 or email lucyw@lucywalkerrecruitment.com

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Lucy Walker Recruitment

Job Title

Category Manager

Job Description

Job title: Category Manager Role Summary: Responsible for driving category growth across the UK and EMEA on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Applies category management frameworks, shopper insights, and data‑driven storytelling to expand product range, optimize distribution, and support new product launches. Expectations: - Deliver actionable insights and growth recommendations within assigned markets. - Collaborate with sales, marketing, and retail partners to translate insights into business results. - Maintain high standards of reporting accuracy and data integrity. - Travel within the UK, France, and other EMEA markets as required. Key Responsibilities: - Serve as trusted category advisor to UK, French, and broader EMEA customers and distributors. - Analyse category, brand, and shopper performance; identify growth opportunities and risks. - Develop and present clear, compelling insights to internal teams and retail buyers. - Partner with Sales and Marketing to plan tailored new product development (NPD) launch strategies. - Maintain and update reporting tools sourcing data from IRI, Nielsen, Kantar, and other platforms. - Manage insight platforms and support shopper research activities. - Support NPD and innovation initiatives through performance analysis and trend identification. Required Skills: - 2–5 years of experience in category management, insights, or related commercial roles. - Strong analytical proficiency in Excel; solid working knowledge of PowerPoint. - Excellent written and verbal communication; adept storytelling with data. - Comfortable working cross‑functionally in fast‑paced environments. - Proven ability to influence and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Willingness to travel within the UK, France, and EMEA. Required Education & Certifications: - Degree‑qualified (or equivalent industry experience). ---

Harrogate, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

19-01-2026