Category Manager Ii

Dettagli della offerta

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:
As a Category Manager you will be part of the Commercial Team and you will be responsible for the development and implementation of category strategies and shopper & trade initiatives to achieve sales and profitability targets.
Your role involves strategic planning, market and customers analysis, supplier management, and driving sales growth. You will work closely with sales and marketing and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective category management and promotional strategies.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Understand industry, category, customer and consumer trends to translate those insights into actionable strategic business recommendations and plans to achieve both McCormick's and customer's goals and objectives.Lead the development and implementation of national, regional and customer category and shopper strategies and initiatives across assortment, merchandising, and pricing aimed to maximize category and McCormick performance.Engage with cross-functional partners across Marketing, Customer Category Management team, Sales Planning, Finance, Sales and external partners.Develop and implement category and trade plans to achieve sales and profitability targets.Collaborate with marketing teams to create and execute promotional campaigns and events.Prepare and present category performance reports to senior management.Collaborate with sales teams to identify trade opportunities and optimize product placement and visibility in retail environments.Plan and manage trade promotions, including in-store displays, point-of-sale materials, and special events.Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners and distributors.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of trade initiatives, making data-driven adjustments as needed.Provide proactive analysis and shopper insight driven recommendations against all key business drivers and lead presentations related to National category reviews.Monitor and analyze category performance, adjusting strategies as needed to maximize results.Analyze pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability.Support business performance reporting and identify key insights against period-to-period drivers, opportunities, and risks.CANDIDATE PROFILE Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field.Must possess a valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record.Relevant experience in the branded CPG industry, preferably in Sales, Trade Marketing or Category Management.Strong analytical skills and understanding of category management principles and key category performance drivers and measurements.Advanced knowledge of syndicated data, customer data platforms, and shopper data across various platforms including Nielsen, Circana, Kantar, Ipsos, etc.Proven ability to form actionable business plans, including building compelling presentations.Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 360, especially Excel and PowerPoint.Ability to build and maintain relationships and work in a team environment with cross-functional partners including Sales Account Management, Sales Planning & Insights, Marketing, and Revenue Management.Must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation skills) and organization skills, and interact effectively with all levels within the organization.COMPANY Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufacturers, food service businesses and consumers.
While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Drogheria e Alimentari. At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.
TO APPLY Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.
McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
#LI-DNI WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?United by flavor. Driven by results.
As a McCormick employee you'll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it's growing.
Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

#J-18808-Ljbffr


Salario Nominale: Da concordare

Risorsa: Jobleads

Funzione Lavorativa:

Requisiti

Ey | Executive Assistant - Milano

Con l'obiettivo di rinforzare il team AWS General, EY è alla ricerca di un/a Executive Assistant per la nostra sede di Milano per cui si prevede un iniziale ...


Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd - Lombardia

Pubblicato 14 days ago

Senior Commercial Operations Manager

Why Deliveroo? When you first think about Deliveroo, you probably think of getting great food to your house in less than half an hour. Awesome right? But beh...


Deliveroo - Lombardia

Pubblicato a month ago

Launch Manager Autohero

Fondata nel 2012, AUTO1 Group è una tech company multi-brand il cui obiettivo è creare il modo migliore per acquistare e vendere auto. I suoi brand C2B prese...


Wirkaufendeinauto - Lombardia

Pubblicato a month ago

Shift Maintenance Manager_Sede Di Arlon (Belgio)

Gi Group SpA is seeking a highly skilled and motivated SHIFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER to join the team at the Ferrero Plant in Arlon (Belgium). THE ROLE: The Shif...


Gi Group S.P.A - Lombardia

Pubblicato 14 days ago

Built at: 2024-12-24T12:10:51.900Z