Category Manager DACH (d/f/m)
Essity is a globally leading hygiene and health company. We are committed to improving quality of life through high-quality hygiene and health solutions. We distribute our products and solutions in around 150 countries under many strong brands, including the global leaders TENA and Tork, as well as well-known brands such as Jobst, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda, and Zewa.
For our Category Management department, we are looking for a Category Manager DACH (d/f/m) to support our team as soon as possible.
As a Category Manager DACH (d/f/m), you will develop category plans and implement category management activities with the goal of generating category growth. You act as an interface between sales and marketing and represent their function in multifunctional teams. In this position, you report to the Lead Category Management DACH.
Your Role
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Identification of customer and category potentials based on qualitative and quantitative trade, shopper, and consumer insights
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Conducting analyses and deriving recommendations based on category insights to improve business results
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Create plans and implement category vision and channel strategy for responsible category
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Driving Net Revenue Management (NRM) initiatives to enhance profitability through optimized pricing, promotions, and product mix.
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Development and implementation of category management activities including assortment plans and placement concepts in close cooperation with our trade partners
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Contributing in best practice exchange, networking, and projects
You Identify Yourself With
Even if not all of the following points apply to you, we look forward to getting to know you and discussing the possibility of working with you!
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Completed university degree or equivalent qualification
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Experience in the areas of category management, shopper marketing, (customer) marketing, sales, or in a comparable position with a strong understanding of customers, shoppers, and consumers
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Confident handling of market data, consumer panels, and POS sales data
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Advanced strategic and analytical skills
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Effective communication
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Proficiency in Power-BI is a plus
Our Benefits for You
The benefits listed refer to the primary location. If you want to start at another location, these may vary.
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Compensation & Benefits
Bonus, annual salary adjustment process, pension schemes, anniversary bonus, childcare allowance, Corporate Benefits & other employee benefits
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Work-Life-Balance
Hybrid working model, flexible working hours, 40h week with working time based on trust, 30 days of vacation, lifetime working time account
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Learning & Development
Structured onboarding, training opportunities such as digital learning platform, coaching & mentoring as possible part of individual development plan, participation in professional conferences and fairs
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Health & Well-being
Discounted fitness membership, Lease-a-bike, health and well-being month, mindfulness courses, "PME Familienservice", employee surveys
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Team & Collaboration
People culture, communities & networks, co-working spaces, leadership guidelines, canteen
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Mobility
Public transport allowance, bicycle parking, free car parking, e-charging stations
This is Us
At Essity our Beliefs & Behaviours (Care, Collaboration, Courage and Commitment) is the foundation for our inclusive culture and as such something we are living on an everyday basis. With a purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being diversity, equity & inclusion is established in our core.
We are committed against discrimination on the basis of color, ethnicity, migration history, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, caregiving responsibilities, disability, chronic illness, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information and other. We explicitly welcome applications from people who are structurally, institutionally, intersectionally discriminated.
Application End Date:29 Nov. 2024Job Requisition ID:Essity247622
What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
