Category Manager

3 giorni fa

Roma, Italia Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) A tempo pieno

Position: Category Manager

Based: Milan, Italy

Working model: Hybrid

Type of contract: Permanent

As a Category Manager, you will be part of the Commercial Team and be responsible for the development and implementation of category strategies and shopper & trade initiatives to achieve sales and profitability targets.

Your role involves strategic planning, market and customer analysis, supplier management, and driving sales growth. You will work closely with sales, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective category management and promotional strategies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Understand industry, category, customer, and consumer trends to translate those insights into actionable strategic business recommendations and plans to achieve both McCormick's and customer's goals and objectives.
Lead the development and implementation of national, regional, and customer category and shopper strategies and initiatives across assortment, merchandising, and pricing aimed at maximizing category and McCormick performance:
Engage with cross-functional partners across Marketing, Customer Category Management team, Sales Planning, Finance, Sales, and external partners;
Develop and implement category and trade plans to achieve sales and profitability targets;
Collaborate with marketing teams to create and execute promotional campaigns and events;
Prepare and present category performance reports to senior management.
Collaborate with sales teams to identify trade opportunities and optimize product placement and visibility in retail environments:
Plan and manage trade promotions, including in-store displays, point-of-sale materials, and special events;
Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners and distributors;
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of trade initiatives, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
Provide proactive analysis and shopper insight-driven recommendations against all key business drivers and lead presentations related to National category reviews:
Monitor and analyze category performance, adjusting strategies as needed to maximize results;
Analyze pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability;
Support business performance reporting and identify key insights against period-to-period drivers, opportunities, and risks.
CANDIDATE PROFILE

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field;
Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record;
Relevant experience in the branded CPG industry, preferably in Sales, Trade Marketing, or Category Management;
Strong analytical skills and understanding of category management principles and key category performance drivers and measurements;
Advanced knowledge of syndicated data, customer data platforms, and shopper data across various platforms including Nielsen, Circana, Kantar, Ipsos, etc.;
Proven ability to form actionable business plans, including building compelling presentations;
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 360, especially Excel and PowerPoint;
Ability to build and maintain relationships and work in a team environment with cross-functional partners including Sales Account Management, Sales Planning & Insights, Marketing, and Revenue Management;
Must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation skills), and organization skills, and interact effectively with all levels within the organization.
COMPANY

Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food
#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Category Manager, Automotive

    7 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia Catawiki A tempo pieno

    **Who we are**: A piece of the moon, a complete dinosaur skeleton, the Pope's hat, the world's smallest book - at Catawiki, we come across exceptional objects such as these every day. Catawiki is the leading online marketplace to buy and sell special objects. We offer over 75,000 special objects in auction every week — each reviewed and selected by one of...

  • Category Manager

    7 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia BRAIN TECHNOLOGIES A tempo pieno

    Per conto di un nostro cliente leader internazionale nella progettazione, sviluppo e vendita di sistemi per la difesa, siamo alla ricerca di un **Category Manage**r che opererà nella struttura di "Category Management&Market Survey" del cliente e seguirà i processi di acquisto e vendita di prodotti/servizi inerenti il dominio difesa. **Attività...

  • Sourcing Manager

    4 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia CBRE A tempo pieno

    **Sourcing Manager - Mechanical Category** **Job ID** - 182606**Posted** - 03-Sep-2024**Service line** - GWS Segment**Role type** - Full-time**Areas of Interest** Construction, Engineering/Maintenance, Purchasing/Procurement **Location(s)** Rome '- Lazio - Italy - The **Sourcing Manager** will be based in Rome, he/she will report to the Head of...

  • Category Manager Jewellery

    1 settimana fa

    Roma, Italia Catawiki A tempo pieno

    **Who we are**: A piece of the moon, a complete dinosaur skeleton, the Pope's hat, the world's smallest book - at Catawiki, we come across exceptional objects such as these every day. Catawiki is the leading online marketplace to buy and sell special objects. We offer over 75,000 special objects in auction every week — each reviewed and selected by one of...

  • Category Buyer Industry-f/h

    1 giorno fa

    Roma, Italia Thales A tempo pieno

    A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our...

  • Procurement Strategist

    1 settimana fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia Cbre A tempo pieno

    Job Description:Sourcing Manager - Mechanical CategoryAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager - Mechanical Category to join our team at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS). As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for managing our company's supply portfolio, ensuring transparency of spending and implementing...

  • Category Manager Facility Management

    7 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia MBDA A tempo pieno

    MBDA Italia è l'azienda italiana che fa parte del gruppo multinazionale MBDA, leader mondiale nel settore dei sistemi missilistici MBDA rappresenta il primo Gruppo a livello europeo con capacità di produzione e progettazione in grado di coprire l’intera gamma corrispondente alle attuali e future esigenze delle forze armate (terra, aria e...

  • Central Marketing Category Manager

    2 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia Perrigo A tempo pieno

    At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to **_Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All_**. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing **_The Best Self-Care for Everyone_**, we...

  • Strategic Category Marketing Manager for Global Expansion

    4 settimane fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia Perrigo A tempo pieno

    Company OverviewPerrigo is a top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over-the-counter and infant formula. We are driven by our mission to make lives better through trusted health and wellness solutions, accessible to all.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Global Marketing Manager to lead...

  • Department Manager Men

    1 settimana fa

    Roma, Italia Fendi A tempo pieno

    **Position**: The Department Manager works close to the Store Director in order to support the Store' organization and contributes to run properly its own department activities, meeting KPIs and striving to achieve assigned goals. He/she is responsible for merchandising, stock availability, sales, profitability, customer journey, team and general day-by-day...

  • Department Manager Men

    5 giorni fa

    Roma, Italia Fendi A tempo pieno

    The Department Manager Men works close to the Store Director in order to support the Store' organization and contributes to run properly its own department activities, meeting KPIs and striving to achieve assigned goals. He/she is responsible for merchandising, stock availability, sales, profitability, customer journey, team and general day-by-day...

  • Purchasing Manager

    7 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia TALENT4PEOPLE SRL A tempo pieno

    Our Client is a Multinational Company looking for a qualified **Purchasing Manager** Main Responsabilities: - Manage the purchase of a category of selected raw materials and off take across BA, negotiates the terms of business relationship. - Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies. - Ensure co-ordination between plants and TWS companies for the...

  • Procurement Project Manager

    7 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia Thales A tempo pieno

    A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our...

  • E-commerce Key Account Manager Junior

    5 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia Johnson & Johnson A tempo pieno

    Johnson & Johnson is currently looking for an e-Commerce Key Account Manager Junior (based in Rome area) to cover a maternity leave. Johnson & Johnson Vision is the division manufacturing contact lenses. Its brand ACUVUE® is the world leading brand. General Summary: Responsible for driving the e-Commerce Key Account Strategy and Segmentation, managing...

  • High Jewelry Product Manager

    7 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia Bulgari A tempo pieno

    Position Bulgari SPA, within its Jewelry Business Unit based in **Rome**, is searching for a **High Jewelry Product Manager**. **Mission** Support the Group Product Marketing Manager in the definition of Product Portfolio and Product Lifecycle strategy for the assigned category, according to Brand Image, Positioning and Market evidence/commercial...

  • Ingegnere di Qualità e Monitoraggio delle Forniture

    2 settimane fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia Tecnimont A tempo pieno

    Descrizione del LavoroEseguire il monitoraggio delle forniture di materiali dal punto di vista della conformità tecnica e dell'avanzamento, in accordo ai requisiti di qualità ed ai tempi richiesti dai progetti.Esegui le visite di expediting ed ispettive presso fornitori e sub fornitori assegnati ed emetti i relativi report secondo le procedure...

  • Sr. Manager E-commerce, Omnichannel

    4 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia Johnson & Johnson A tempo pieno

    Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Sr. Manager E-commerce, Omnichannel & E-marketplaces EMEA to join our Johnson & Johnson Vision EMEA Team. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel...

  • Category Buyer for Electrical Products and Multi Functional Team Leader for a Category

    7 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia Thales Group A tempo pieno

    A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our...

  • Jewelry Group Product Marketing Senior Manager

    3 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia BVLGARI A tempo pieno

    Jewelry Group Product Marketing Senior Manager Apply Now Job responsibilities Bulgari, within its Jewelry Business Unit based in Rome , is searching for a Jewelry Group Product Marketing Senior Manager . Mission: Lead the Product Portfolio strategy and Product Lifecycle of the assigned category, according to the Brand Image, positioning and the market...

  • Lg&a International Marketing Specialist

    7 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia Bulgari A tempo pieno

    Posizione Bulgari S.p.A., within its **Leather Goods & Accessories Business Unit **based in **Rome**, is looking for an energetic and passionate LG&A International Marketing Specialist. As **LG&A International Marketing Specialist**, the profile will support the Manager in developing and ensuring the excellent execution of the marketing & communication...