About

• 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