Category Manager - London

At Budweiser Brewing Group, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us.

We’re a team of passionate owners who aren’t afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive, and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So, let’s take on the challenge together.

Cheers to dreaming big!

The Role:

Are you ready to shape the future of the Beer & Cider category? As a Category Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth for our brands and supporting our customers. By leveraging data-driven insights and building strong relationships, you’ll develop collaborative strategies that align with commercial priorities and deliver impactful results. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in a fast-paced, competitive market.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data-Driven Insights: Turn complex data into actionable strategies, using shopper research and market trends to drive category growth.

• Building Partnerships: Forge trusted relationships with key customers, acting as their go-to expert for objective advice and collaborative category plans.

• Thought Leadership: Shape the future of the Beer & Cider category through innovative thinking and compelling category visions.

• Sales Support: Provide actionable insights and category rationale to support distribution, listings, and promotional strategies.

• Execution & Growth: Deliver flawless range reviews, maximise shelf space, and execute strategies to drive brand visibility and sales.

Who we’re looking for:

• A strategic thinker with proven category management experience and a passion for driving growth.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to transform large datasets into meaningful insights.

• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Commercial acumen and a deep understanding of shopper behaviour and market trends.

• Advanced Excel skills and the creativity to present data in an engaging and actionable way.

• Someone driven, results-oriented, and ready to dream big alongside a dynamic team.

• Minimum of a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline/subject area or equivalent work experience

Benefits & Perks:

• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health

• Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions

• 25 days holidays per year

• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall well-being (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental, etc.)

• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands

• 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community

• 4 Employee networks to support diversity and inclusion

• Global Bonus

• WPA Private Medical Care

• 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver

What you can expect from us:  

In this role, you’ll have the potential to transform our business and your career. You’ll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. We’re a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded.

We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You’ll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network, and have direct control over your career and where it takes you.

As the leading global brewer, we are committed to bringing people together for a better – and more equal – world. A more equal world starts when everyone can thrive. At Budweiser Brewing Group we value the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce and we strongly encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.