Category Manager

Elsa Group is one of the leading industrial groups in the Swiss dairy economy and is part of the Migros group (Migros Industrie). An expert in the manufacture and packaging of dairy products as well as in the production, maturing and processing of cheeses and the production of plant-based products, Elsa Group brings together several sites working in a network.

What you achieve

• Define the marketing mix of the category (product, price, distribution and promotion), manage the profitability of the portfolio and monitor performance indicators (sales, margin) in order to propose appropriate corrective measures to the markets
• Monitor the creation of new items according to the process (and RACI) in force and be responsible for respecting the schedule proposed by Operations
• Be proactive, especially for innovations in your category (shape/packaging/design/-)
• Be responsible for implementing a continuous optimisation approach for existing items in your category
• Be responsible for simplifying the product portfolio of the category
• Be involved in investment considerations (technical projects)
• Carry out constant competitive monitoring, analyse the evolution of the category in the markets and be interested in consumer insights
• Contribute to defining a category development strategy with the Markets
• Potentially participate in industry fairs in Switzerland or abroad
• Follow the marketing projects assigned to you and be responsible for the smooth running of the implementation plan

What you bring

• Education: Higher education
• Specialisation: in marketing/sales
• Professional experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in IT tools ERP (SAP), Office, web
• Good knowledge of project management and marketing
• Knowledge of the agri-food sector and Category Management
• Ease in contacts and "customer orientation"
• Sensitivity to profitability issues
• French (B2)
• German (B1)
• English (ADVANTAGEOUS)

What we offer you

• Work in good health: Health promotion (health day, vaccines, massages)/ Advantageous offers for fitness
• Flexible working hours: freedom to organise working time
• Flexible workplace/teleworking: possibility of spatial flexibility in performing the role
• Maternity/paternity leave: 18 weeks maternity leave / 4 weeks paternity leave
• Mobility: Free parking
• Social benefits: Significant discounts with insurance / Pension fund: 2/3 employer contributions
• Catering: Daily menu at 6.-, "Green Fork" menu
• Cumulus points: Additional points for employees
• Migros Bank: Preferential rates for investment accounts, private accounts, and mortgage loans
• Holidays: 5 weeks of holiday
• Migros Club School: Partial reimbursement of training or leisure activities
• Leisure and culture offer: Various sports and leisure offers

Contact
Mr Damien Michel
Recruitment Specialist / HR Business Partner

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