Category Marketing Manager (Cross-Category)

Cross CategoryContract 4 months- 1-2 days onsite per week, rest remoteASAP startCategory Marketing Manager (Cross-Category)Location: SouthamptonContract: Full-time (5 days/week) - 1-2 days onsite, rest remoteLength of Contract: 4 months Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella)Team: No direct reports - leads cross-functional teamsBudget: Influence over marketing budgets, vendor funding, retail mediaStart: ASAPRole Purpose As a Category Marketing Manager, you will lead high-profile, cross-category marketing activity, shaping how the brand connects with customers at scale. You'll own end-to-end marketing plans covering brand and value campaigns, seasonal events, loyalty activity, and strategic services-balancing short-term trading needs with long-term growth. Acting as the central marketing lead, you'll translate business priorities into clear, integrated campaigns, ensuring alignment across commercial teams, channels, and creative partners while driving measurable commercial impact.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and deliver cross-category, insight-led marketing plansLead major integrated campaigns (value, seasonal, loyalty, brand)Act as central point of contact across stakeholders and channelsTurn commercial and customer insight into campaigns, journeys, and briefsLead cross-functional teams and agency partnersBalance short-term trading performance with long-term growthPrioritise activity, manage trade-offs, and drive clear decisionsOversee end-to-end delivery of marketing projectsMaximise retail media and partnership opportunitiesTrack performance and apply learnings to improve future activityKey Skills & ExperienceStrong marketing experience in retail, FMCG, or fast-paced environmentsProven delivery of large-scale, multi-channel campaignsStrong commercial and customer mindsetExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skillsAbility to balance strategy and executionStrong organisation and prioritisation skillsCollaborative, resilient, and comfortable working at paceContinuous improvement mindset If this sounds like you apply now or send your CV to