Head of Category Management - Franchise at SSP

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Experience, Analytical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Communication Skills, Team Management, Innovation, Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision Making

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

About the Role Location: London Based Hybrid Start the best part of the journey with us! We’re looking for a Head of Category Management – Franchise to lead commercial strategy across our UK & Ireland business. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape pricing, category planning, and promotional initiatives that make a real difference to our brands and customers. You’ll partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to turn insights into action, spot opportunities, and create initiatives that drive growth and strengthen our franchise network. If you’re curious, strategic, and results-focused, this is your chance to make an impact.What you’ll be doing: Lead pricing strategy and category planning across Bars, Coffee & Bakery, and Retail Identify opportunities to enhance commercial performance and growth Oversee promotions, discounts, and commercial trials, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable impact Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Finance to align plans with business priorities Build and maintain analytical tools and frameworks to support data-driven decision-making Lead and inspire a small team of analysts, developing talent and capability Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to shape business strategy What we’re looking for: Strong commercial experience in retail, franchise, or consumer-facing businesses Analytical and strategic thinker with a track record of turning insight into action Confident communicator who can make complex ideas simple Collaborative leader with experience managing and developing teams Innovative, bold, and comfortable challenging the status quo Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Why to join us: Employee Discounts across our brands (over 400 locations) Friends and Family Discount App Award-winning training, apprenticeships, and development programs Health & Wellbeing Support Hybrid working model with flexibility to support work-life balance Inclusive and diverse workplace with employee networks and communities Ready to start the best part of your journey?Bring your commercial expertise, curiosity, and drive — and help us grow our brands, our business, and your career. At SSP, we value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills, talents, and backgrounds. #LI-HH1

Responsibilities

Lead pricing strategy and category planning across Bars, Coffee & Bakery, and Retail. Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Finance to align plans with business priorities and drive growth.