Category Manager

Hero Group

Breda, Netherlands
Base: a beautiful salary; bonus/equity: a bonus sc...
On-site
Data-driven strategy
Category vision development
Retailer engagement
You will be the expert in the Better Confectionery & Natural Spreads categories, responsible for strategic and operational plans to achieve commercial goals with retail and OOH partners

Job Summary

  • You will be the expert in the Better Confectionery & Natural Spreads categories, responsible for strategic and operational plans to achieve commercial goals with retail and OOH partners.
  • Your focus will be on maximizing market share, translating marketing plans into account plans, optimizing promotions and pricing, and acting as the Category Captain for major retailers.
  • Hero Benelux offers a Great Place to Work environment with ambitious and fun colleagues, a warm and informal culture, and opportunities for personal growth and entrepreneurship.

Matching Summary

You will be the expert in the Better Confectionery & Natural Spreads categories, responsible for strategic and operational plans to achieve commercial goals with retail and OOH partners.

Salary

Base: A beautiful salary; Bonus/Equity: A bonus scheme; Benefits: Lease car, 34.5 vacation days, pension plan, phone and laptop, healthcare contribution, lunches, drinks, and Christmas party

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • data-driven strategy
  • category vision development
  • retailer engagement
  • commercial plan execution
  • promo and pricing optimization

Nice-to-have

  • entrepreneurial spirit
  • innovative market opportunities
  • warm and Brabantse culture
  • team collaboration and fun

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years FMCG experience
  • HBO or WO degree
  • Experience with data portals (Circana, YouGov, Nielsen IQ)
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Convincing presentation skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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