Valeo Foods Group

About the Company

We are a leading producer and innovator of high quality, category-defining branded food products that have a proud history that dates back to 1845. At Valeo Foods, we are passionate about food and our portfolio of over 20 iconic food brands, which includes Jacobs, Batchelors, Kettle, Rowse Honey, Balconi, Schluckwerder, are tried and trusted by consumers across Ireland, UK and Europe for their quality, wholesomeness, nutrition and fun. We are a diverse business that combines food production, brand development and innovation, distribution and sales. We are Ireland's largest ambient food supplier to the grocery trade, a major supplier to the food service market through Valeo Professional, and an increasingly prominent supplier to the UK market and a range of European Markets now. We are focused on the continued development of our excellent portfolio of category defining food brands as we look to expand our footprint across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond with our latest acquisition in North America. We are committed to delivering quality food products through continued innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This commitment ensures that our brands retain a market leading position in each of their respective categories. We continue to recruit people with the best skills and expertise across a range of areas including manufacturing, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, human resources and finance, and aspire to be a best in class employer, focused on developing and empowering our people.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Valeo Foods Group

Job Title

Group Head of Category Development

Job Description

**Job title** Group Head of Category Development **Role Summary** Lead the development and execution of a group‑wide category strategy for a leading international food business. Drive growth by leveraging data insights, collaborating with sales and category teams across divisions, and creating playbooks for e‑commerce and social media. **Expectations** - Build and champion a coherent category strategy across all markets. - Utilize analytics to uncover growth opportunities and inform business decisions. - Influence stakeholders at all levels within a matrix organization to align initiatives with group objectives. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and update the category strategy framework. - Conduct market, consumer, and competitive analyses to identify trends and opportunities. - Partner with international sales, marketing, and category teams to integrate strategy into go‑to‑market plans. - Lead cross‑functional product launch activities and support pipeline development. - Design and implement playbooks for e‑commerce and digital marketing initiatives. - Track and report on category performance metrics, adjusting tactics as needed. - Champion category growth in emerging markets and support expansion into new geographies. **Required Skills** - Strategic thinking and strong commercial acumen. - Advanced analytical capabilities and a data‑driven mindset. - Proven ability to influence and collaborate across a complex, matrixed organization. - FMCG category leadership experience, preferably with food categories. - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field. - Preferred certifications in marketing, analytics, or food science.

London, United kingdom

On site

10-12-2025