Trade Category Manager

11 ore fa

Milano, Lombardia, Italia GBfoods A tempo pieno

At
GBfoods
we offer culinary solutions in several countries of
Europe
and
Africa
with prestigious leading local brands, including
Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band
, among others.

Our Purpose
"Celebrating local flavours"
is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of
around 1,4 billion euros
and a team of around
3.600 people
, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers

We are seeking a strategic
Trade Category Manager
to lead the profitable growth of the category. Reporting directly to the
Trade Marketing Director
, you will manage the category at 360°, acting as the internal reference point with an end-to-end vision that integrates marketing, sales, and finance.

Strategy & Planning

  • Define the category strategy per channel and client, setting clear objectives and KPIs.
  • Transform market, shopper, and client insights into channel, assortment, price, and promotion strategies.
  • Support the launch of new products (NPD), defining trade strategy, channel priorities, and success KPIs.
  • Work closely with Marketing to ensure consistency between brand strategy and channel strategy.

Operational Execution & Analysis

  • Develop and implement integrated trade plans covering assortment, price, promotions, and visibility.
  • Analyze market, shopper, and performance data (sell-in / sell-out) to identify opportunities for profitable growth.
  • Define promotional guidelines and constantly monitor their effectiveness.
  • Contribute to the development of the "Perfect Store" and execution standards at the point of sale.
  • Monitor category performance proactively, proposing corrective actions and improvement plans.

Cross-functional collaboration

  • Act as the bridge between departments, ensuring consistency between strategy and execution.
  • Work transversally with Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
  • Communicate effectively and credibly with senior stakeholders.

What can you expect from us?
This is a great opportunity to join a leading FMCG company in a dynamic environment. You will be based in our
Milan
office . We value passion, commitment, and accountability

Requirements:

Requirements

  • Experience: At least 7 years of experience in structured FMCG companies. Preferably a previous experience in Sales
  • Core Background: A consolidated background in Trade Marketing is essential.
  • Education: University Graduate.
  • Technical Skills: Strong exposure to data analysis, pricing, and promotions topics. Experience in managing complex categories.

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