Category Manager
vor 2 Wochen
Join our team to further grow our Biscoff & Natural Foods Business and the categories we are operating in. In this role you will be part of a four-person Category Management & Marketing team, reporting to the Category Development & Marketing Manager.Your Mission Enable the key link between national growth strategy and customer execution, ensuring category and brand success across all touchpoints. Drive profitable growth, leveraging data insights, and foster strong collaborations to shape winning market strategies. Strategic Category & Customer Management Act as the primary contact for sales teams, translating the national growth strategy into actionable customer plans across promotion, assortment and communication Define targets, track performance, and optimize execution to drive category and brand success Data-Driven Decision Making Continuously monitor KPIs from Circana/Nielsen, Gfk, and research insights to manage category, channel, and customer performance Identify market trends & shopper insights to develop data-backed growth recommendations Best-in-Class Storytelling Develop compelling sell-in stories, ensuring strong customer buy-in through insight-driven narratives Data & Budget Management Oversee local data contracts and manage strategic relationships with Nielsen, GfK, IRI, ensuring optimal budget allocation for insights and reporting Shelf & Category Optimization Lead shelf/category management initiatives, collaborating with customers to enhance category impact Digital Commerce & Retail Media Expertise Act as the channel expert for eCom activation and digital retail media, ensuring top-tier execution across digital platforms Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive digital growth initiatives and maximize brand presence in eCommerce Academic Excellence: A master’s degree in economics, marketing, or equivalent Proven Expertise: 3+ years in Category Management, ideally with GS1-certification Consumer Insights: Comprehensive knowledge of relevant panel data (e.g., GfK, Circana, YouGov), including the ability to analyze and strategically leverage this data Strategic Communicator: Excellent storytelling & communication abilities to set-up compelling sell-in strategies POS Mastery: Clear understanding of growth levers within stationary retail and how to activate them, ideally with first experience in retail media and knowledge of eCommerce Operational excellence: Proven track record in strategic planning, market analysis & brand growth Project Management: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functional Language Skills: Fluency in German (full professional proficiency) and a strong command of English (written and spoken). Cultural Fit: True team player, approachable, pro-active, positive and strong communicator Insights Ambassador: Great passion for data insights and the ability to persuade others of your ideas Brand Lover: Great passion for our brands and categories Proactive Achiever: With a hands-on mentality, you are ambitious to take ownership, develop new ideas & follow up to ensure excellence in execution Innovative Thinker: Ambitious and forward-looking, you proactively develop new ideas and follow up to ensure excellence in execution Results-Driven Visionary: You take an active role in identifying and shaping today’s and future potentials of the business
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Category Manager
vor 2 Wochen
Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Arla Foods Vollzeit 40.000 € - 60.000 € pro JahrWir, als Arla – eine europäisch agierende Molkereigenossenschaft mit über Mitarbeitern und knapp 8.600 Landwirten – stehen für eine starke Gemeinschaft mit ausgeprägten skandinavischen Werten und starken Wurzeln in unseren lokalen Märkten. Unser genossenschaftliches Prinzip ermöglicht uns besondere Nähe zu unseren Landwirten – den Eigentümern...
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Category Manager
vor 2 Wochen
Düsseldorf, Deutschland Lotus Bakeries VollzeitJob description Strategic Category & Customer ManagementAct as the primary contact for sales teams, translating the national growth strategy into actionable customer plans across promotion, assortment and communicationDefine targets, track performance, and optimize execution to drive category and brand successData-Driven Decision MakingContinuously monitor...
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Category Manager
vor 3 Wochen
Düsseldorf, Deutschland Joybuy VollzeitJob Responsibilities: Responsible for selecting the best brands and products for designated categories.• Implement the strategies that were crafted by team. Our customer user base is ever expanding and ensure we offer them the best shopping experience.• Lead the full implementation cycle for new brands and products, managing all stages from initial...
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Category Manager
Vor 4 Tagen
Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland SC Johnson Vollzeit 60.000 € - 90.000 € pro JahrSC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for...
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Category Manager Castings
Vor 4 Tagen
Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Cogs Vollzeit 80.000 € - 120.000 € pro JahrMy client is a multi-billion global manufacturer of electric motors and power transmission components. They are looking for a Category Manager Castings in Dusseldorf, Germany. The CM will be responsible for all procurement activities related to the assigned category; castings. You will work closely with the divisional product leaders, operations and other...
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Senior Category Manager
vor 2 Wochen
Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland DSJ Global Vollzeit 60.000 € - 120.000 € pro JahrWe are seeking a strategic and commercially astuteSenior Category Managerto lead themeat categoryfor a key client within the retail sector. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving category performance, supplier relationships, and innovation across fresh and processed meat lines. The ideal candidate will bring deepmeat purchasing experience, strong...
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Senior Category Manager Home Entertainment
vor 3 Wochen
Düsseldorf, Deutschland Quest Search and Selection VollzeitQuest Search & Selection are currently looking for a Senior Category Manager within Home Entertainment. Here you will be responsible to lead the category, delivering top-quality products at competitive prices for consumers. You'll develop supplier relationships, shape category strategy, and drive growth in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.The business is...
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Senior Category Manager Home Entertainment
vor 3 Wochen
Düsseldorf, Deutschland Quest Search and Selection VollzeitQuest Search & Selection are currently looking for a Senior Category Manager within Home Entertainment. Here you will be responsible to lead the category, delivering top-quality products at competitive prices for consumers. You'll develop supplier relationships, shape category strategy, and drive growth in a fast-paced e-commerce environment. The business is...
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Category Manager CapEx
Vor 4 Tagen
Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Cogs Vollzeit 80.000 € - 120.000 € pro JahrOur FMCG client based in Dusseldorf is searching for a Category Manager CapEx. Responsibilities; Category Management – Supplier Life Cycle Management – Contract ManagementContribution of your profound category knowledge in at least two of the following categories: CAPEX, MRO, Machines and EquipmentCreation of spend transparency in order to...
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Senior Category Manager
vor 4 Wochen
Düsseldorf, Deutschland DSJ Global VollzeitWe are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Senior Category Manager to lead the meat category for a key client within the retail sector. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving category performance, supplier relationships, and innovation across fresh and processed meat lines. The ideal candidate will bring deep meat purchasing experience ,...
