Senior Category Development Manager - Exclusive

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is delighted to continue our exclusive recruitment partnership with Congo Brands in its search for a Senior Category Development Manager.

Congo Brands manages a number of high-profile drinks brands, most notably Prime Hydration, the fastest growing and most exciting brand in the beverage sector.

We are now recruiting for a Senior Category Development Manager to be based at the newly established European headquarters in Zug (with a hybrid work pattern).

This is a great opportunity to join one of the most talked about brands in the world in a role that will be fast-paced, open to development and innovation, and offers high levels of exposure and interest.

Responsibilities of the Senior Category Development Manager:

• Conduct category analysis and identify opportunities for growth, optimization, and innovation
• Provide strategic input to Marketing and Sales teams on promotional programs, pricing strategies, and product assortments that meet customer needs and drive sales
• Execute category strategies that deliver sales and profit growth for the company
• Use data-driven insights to influence assortment decisions and shelf placement
• Monitor and interpret industry trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic planning and decision making
• Bring information to life when presenting key information and findings to colleagues
• This role reports to the Senior Director, Marketing Strategy & Analytics in Canada

Ideal profile:

• Significant Category Management experience within a fast-paced international business in the FMCG sector, ideally beverages
• Experience of working with syndicated data platforms (SPINS, Nielsen, etc.)
• Advanced skills in Excel and data visualisation tools, such as Power BI
• Passion for learning and development, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced communication and presentation skills

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.