Are you analytically minded with a flair for uncovering insights that drive real business decisions?
Freixenet Copestick are a major player in the UK’s drinks market and we’re proud to be the UK’s leading supplier of Sparkling Wines. With an extensive portfolio across Still Wine, Sparkling Wine, Beer and Spirits, this is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the next phase of growth.
The package includes a competitive salary with bonus, hybrid working with three days a week in the Newbury office, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off, as well as staff discount on wines. You'll be joining a supportive team of highly experienced category specialists, providing the perfect environment to learn, grow, and progress your career in FMCG.
The role as Category Analyst will see the successful candidate work at the heart of our commercial team, supporting our retail partnerships and helping shape our category strategies. Reporting to the Strategy & Category Controller, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a strong analytical mindset to develop their career in FMCG within a business that values innovation and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update internal category reporting in line with business schedules.
- Lead on the streamlining and development of tools to enhance category understanding.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of internal datasets, acting as the key contact for data cleansing.
- Track and report on market trends and category developments within the BWS sector.
- Provide analytical support for range reviews, merchandising decisions, and NPD planning.
- Respond to ad hoc analytical requests from the Category team and wider business.
Skills & Experience:
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong grasp of PowerPoint.
- Natural problem solver with an eye for detail and a structured approach to analysis.
- Clear and confident communicator, able to translate data into insights.
- Ideally 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role, or a graduate with demonstrable analytical capability.
- Experience working with Kantar, Circana, Nielsen, Dunnhumby or similar datasets is advantageous.
- Comfortable working in a hybrid setting 3 days a week at the Newbury Head Office.
Frexienet Copestick are dedicated to creating an open and inclusive working environment, and this starts with our recruitment practices. We try to ensure that everybody who is interested in joining our team has equal opportunity and ability to start that journey with us. We intend to have flexible and accessible hiring practices and will make every attempt to adapt to your needs throughout. We welcome any requests for adjustments in our processes.
Niche Recruitment is proud to be managing the recruitment of this role exclusively on behalf of Freixenet Copestick. If this sounds like your next step, please apply now or contact Niche Recruitment to discuss further.