Category Manager (M/F/N)

You play a key role in developing commercial performance by transforming market, consumer and client data into high value-added strategic recommendations. In close collaboration with the sales and marketing teams, you steer the category strategy and identify growth levers to strengthen sales, profitability and market share.

Our client is a recognised international player in the FMCG sector.

Responsibilities

• You analyse the performance of markets, categories and brands to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement.
• You manage reporting tools and dashboards to monitor commercial and marketing performance.
• You ensure the quality, reliability and utilisation of data from various study sources and retailer panels.
• You conduct strategic analyses to support marketing and sales management decisions.
• You formulate concrete recommendations aimed at developing sales, profitability and market share.
• You define and deploy the category strategy in collaboration with the sales and marketing teams.
• You develop client business reviews as well as sales support tools (analyses, arguments, merchandising recommendations and action plans).
• You measure the effectiveness of promotions and identify levers to optimise performance.
• You contribute to the Revenue Growth Management strategy through analysis of prices, promotions, product mix and distribution.

Candidate Profile

• You have a successful experience of at least 5 years in Category Management, Trade Marketing, Business Insights or Market Analysis.
• You master data analysis and are able to transform complex information into strategic recommendations.
• You possess an excellent understanding of FMCG challenges, retail and consumer behaviour.
• You are comfortable with analysis tools, retailer panels and reporting solutions.
• You demonstrate strong synthesis skills and know how to present your analyses clearly and convincingly.
• You show excellent commercial sense and a results orientation.
• You are recognised for your analytical mind, rigour and ability to influence stakeholders.
• You know how to work cross-functionally with varied interlocutors.
• You communicate fluently in French (C1) and have a good level of English (B2). German is an asset.

Terms and Benefits

• a fixed-term contract until 30.09.2027
• an opportunity to develop your skills in the FMCG sector
• a strategic position at the heart of commercial and marketing decisions.