Senior Manager Global Category Management – Consumer Brands

5 ore fa

Milan, Lombardy, Italia Freudenberg Tempo pieno
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Responsibilities:

Shape and drive the global category strategy , setting strategic priorities through the Category Flywheel and tracking progress against key growth targets.
Identify new growth opportunities

and translate 3-year ambitions into clear priorities across product segments, channels and markets.
Develop global category growth platforms and compelling trade stories

rooted in consumer and shopper insights.
Lead strategic category and marketing initiatives

and bring forward recommendations to senior leadership.
Partner with Global Insights, Innovation and other key functions

to identify consumer needs, market trends and future growth opportunities.
Drive strategic planning and performance tracking

across key category priorities.
Explore new growth territories beyond the core business , including adjacent categories, strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities.

Qualifications:

University degree , ideally in business studies, economics or an MBA.
Experience in FMCG marketing or commercial functions combined with strategy consulting or corporate strategy

– ideally at a top-tier strategy consultancy, Big 4/Big 5 advisory firm or in a comparable strategic planning role.
Proven track record

in developing growth strategies, business cases and executive-level recommendations.
Strong analytical skills

in business analytics and market assessment, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.
Advanced knowledge of FMCG marketing, sales and category management , strong financial and commercial acumen and a solid understanding of consumer insights; local or regional marketing experience is highly desirable.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills , including executive-level storytelling and presentations.
Strategic, structured and hypothesis-driven mindset

with a strong consumer focus and the ability to inspire teams for transformation and growth. xlwpduy
Fluent English ; additional languages are a plus.