Job Specifications
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
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,...
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