Group Head of Category Development at Valeo Foods

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Mindset, Influencing, Collaboration, FMCG Category Leadership, Food Categories

Industry

Food Production

Description

Company Description Valeo Foods Group is a leading international food business, home to some of Europe’s most loved sweets, snacks, and treats, including Balconi, Barratt, Pedro, Horalky, Lina, Mila, Rowse Honey, Bernard, and Kettle Chips. Operating in over 100 countries, we serve major retailers, e-commerce platforms, and foodservice partners. With revenues exceeding €2 billion (2024) and 5,500 employees across 30 facilities in Europe and Canada, we’re a fast-growing global leader built on innovation, integration, and a passion for great food. Job Description Location; We work on a 3+ days office/hybrid model, with frequent travel between HQ and the markets Are you ready to shape the future of international growth for one of Europe’s leading food businesses? At Valeo Foods, international sales are our biggest driver of organic growth and a cornerstone of our group strategy. We’re building a new international sales model that brings our divisions together as One Group, strengthens our capabilities, and takes our incredible brands to more markets worldwide. That’s where you come in. As Group Head of Category Development, you’ll be the go-to expert for your category across all markets. This is a pivotal role, developing a group-wide category strategy, using data and insights to identify opportunities, and working closely with our international sales leadership team. You’ll collaborate with category and sales teams across all divisions, influencing and engaging stakeholders at every level to make our brands global. From shaping strategy to supporting new product launches and building playbooks for eCommerce and social media, you’ll help us unlock growth in emerging markets and beyond. Qualifications This role calls for: Strategic thinking and commercial acumen Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset The ability to influence and collaborate in a complex, matrix environment A proven track record in FMCG category leadership with exposure to food categories If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love working across multiple markets, and want to make a real impact, this is your opportunity to lead change and drive growth at scale. Additional Information What we offer you in return 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Hybrid working Matched pension scheme Death in service Cycle to work scheme Canteen, free parking, retailer discount platform, staff shop And plenty more

Responsibilities

As Group Head of Category Development, you will develop a group-wide category strategy and identify opportunities using data and insights. You will collaborate with category and sales teams to influence stakeholders and support new product launches.