(Senior) Category Manager (f/m/x)

Posted 2024-10-22

💎 Seniority level: Senior

📍 Location: Germany, Italy, Spain, Amsterdam, London

🔍 Industry: Sports nutrition, dietary supplements, sugar-reduced products

🪄 Skills: LeadershipProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentData AnalysisData MiningPeople ManagementProduct ManagementProject CoordinationCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct DevelopmentStrategyBehavioral economicsBusiness developmentData analysisData miningCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaboration

Requirements:

In-depth knowledge of products and categories with awareness of industry trends.
Understanding of shopper and retailer needs with the ability to craft effective merchandising strategies.
Expertise in retail and shopper psychology, influencing shopper decisions through various in-store strategies.
Strong strategic vision for developing long-term marketing plans aligned with business goals.
Experience in interpreting Nielsen data and retail KPIs from GfK.
Ability to make data-driven decisions based on analytics.
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Strong presence and confidence in representing category leadership.
Project management skills to handle multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Dive deep into Shopper-Based Design principles to enhance category sales across priority channels.
Lead implementation of Perfect Store strategies including shelving, customer education, and product placements.
Craft tailored planograms and shelf solutions for top customers.
Oversee B2B permanent display stands from design to installation.
Develop B2B point-of-sale materials to drive category growth.
Act as the go-to Category Expert for retail partners, leading joint category initiatives.

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