• We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• Strong people leadership and management experience

• A background in retail, FMCG, or customer-focused category roles (supplier or sales side welcome)

• A broad commercial skillset and experience managing complex partner relationships

• A passion for understanding customer behaviour and translating insight into action

• Experience in category management, buying, or account management roles

• The ability to work in detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 

• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 

• Private healthcare

• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) 

• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 

• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 

• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 

• 24/7 colleague support service 

• • Training and support for your developm

• We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• Strong people leadership and management experience

• A background in retail, FMCG, or customer-focused category roles (supplier or sales side welcome)

• A broad commercial skillset and experience managing complex partner relationships

• A passion for understanding customer behaviour and translating insight into action

• Experience in category management, buying, or account management roles

• The ability to work in detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 

• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 

• Private healthcare

• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) 

• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 

• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 

• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 

• 24/7 colleague support service 

• • Training and support for your developm