Marketing Category Assortment Manager
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Are you a commercially driven category expert who thrives on turning data into growth? Do you know how to build winning assortments, optimise pricing, and unlock brand potential across multiple markets?
We’re looking for a Marketing Category Assortment Manager to take ownership of category performance —driving assortment strategy, pricing excellence, and brand growth in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
The Role - This is a high-impact position, where you will act as the category and brand lead expert, shaping how our brands show up across retailers and digital platforms. You’ll drive data-led decisions across assortments, pricing, and promotional investment—ensuring every action delivers measurable commercial return and supports long-term brand equity.
What You’ll Be Driving
Assortment & Category Leadership
Own and evolve category assortments
Lead range reviews, and updates to maximise performance
Act as the go-to expert for category and brand strategy
Data-Driven Performance & Insights
Turn data & category insights into actionable growth strategies
Analyse sales, margin, and promotional performance to optimise ROI
Deliver competitor insight and pricing intelligence to inform decision-making
Build clear, impactful recommendations that drive commercial outcomes
Pricing, Promotions & Brand Income
Lead pricing strategy and promotional optimisation across key accounts
Manage and improve brand income and profitability through smart trade investment
Evaluate promotional effectiveness and continuously refine mechanics
Brand Growth & Commercial Impact
Drive brand growth through best-in-class assortment and activation strategies
Support new product launches with strong commercial and category plans
Influence stakeholders to unlock incremental revenue opportunities
Retail & Digital Execution
Oversee secondary site initiatives and online activation excellence
Ensure best-in-class execution across retailer platforms (content, visibility, pricing)
Optimise digital toolkits and assets to maximise conversion and engagement
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in Category, Trade Marketing, or Commercial Marketing (FMCG / Beauty)
Strong track record in assortment management, pricing, and promotional strategy
Highly data-driven, with the ability to translate insight into action
Confident working cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams
Strong understanding of competitor dynamics and market trends
Advanced analytical skills (Excel, dashboards, performance tracking)
✨ Bonus: Experience in Colour Cosmetics or beauty categories
🌍 European market exposure is highly desirable
Why This Role?
True ownership of category strategy and performance
Opportunity to shape assortments, pricing, and brand growth at scale
Fast-paced, collaborative environment where data drives everything
If you’re passionate about category growth, commercial impact, and using insight to win in retail, we’d love to hear from you.
📍 Bracknell, Berkshire (office based role)
- Team
- Trade Marketing
- Locations
- Bracknell office
About Albert Roger Group
ALBERT ROGER GROUP is the leading pan-European distributor of health, beauty and personal care products, enabling fast and profitable access to over 12,000 stores across hypermarkets, supermarkets, drugstores, perfumeries and specialist chains.
With operations in 14 countries and exclusive partnerships with 20+ global brands, AR Group drives market share expansion, speeds up time-to-market, and delivers strong financial results.