Category Manager

Job DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled Category manager to join Food & Nutrition Regional Emerging markets category teamWhat are we looking forA bachelors or masters degree economics marketing or equivalent.Customer experience with ability to engage influence and impact customers by providing guidance on strategic direction of category.Category Leadership expertise in relevant Category Management practices.Broad and in depth understanding of FMCG context and retail landscape.High analytical acumen with ability to drive and translate insights into relevant strategies and tactics (actions / initiatives) internally and for execution with our customers.Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Italian.What will be your key responsibilitiesCategory and insights business orientationDeliver best in class Category Management by taking an objective total category perspective when providing insights to the customer and internal teams.Delivery of an improved Perfect Store compliance through the creation of category-focused selling stories and proactive management of range.Execution of Mars NPD (L&S) launches in line with targets through the creation of category focused selling stories identifying listing opportunities/challenges and providing merchandising solutions to maximize on shelf delivery.Delivery of an in- depth category performance understanding to help inform internal customer team decision making and strategy.Input into KPI setting and tracking against these including Perfect Store Core Range compliance and distribution.Strategy development and visionLeads the localization and deployment of the category fundamentals: - Tailor the category vision content to local customer and use to develop a Category strategy aligned with the retailer.-Develop and deploy Perfect Store priorities for the markets incl.a clear vision of the shelf - Deploy vision to the shelf for the account collaborating with Sales to set joint targets using the picture of success model.Work with objectivity both with our external customers and internal customers.Identify and push forward tailored range and execution opportunities for accounts.Customer relationshipsEnsure Category growth and objectivity are at heart of all interactions with Customers.Deliver a step change in customer partnership (at defined priorities).Delivery of customer relationships meetings and interaction vs the contact strategy.Develop good relationships with internal Mars Account teams and ensure internal alignment behind customer category strategy.Attend account team meetings and establishing yourself as an integral part of their team.What can you expect from MarsWork with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.The opportunity to influence and shape the companys success.Great office premises and a pleasant working environment.If you have a dog it is also welcome at workwe love animalsRequired ExperienceManagerMars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request.The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.#J-*****-Ljbffr