Category Manager - Grenade

Overview

Grenade is an international active nutrition and lifestyle brand, which has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by its strong branding, distinctive products, and highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the FMCG industry. As a market leader, Grenade sells a range of nutritional products, both B2B and B2C, including its signature protein bars and shakes. Joining Grenade's high performing team during this exciting period of growth and brand expansion promises a unique and motivating working environment, with highly rewarding opportunities for personal and professional development.

We are looking for a Category Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the company's success by driving category growth, optimizing pack architecture, and strengthening relationships with retail partners and distributors in the international team. This role involves analysing market trends, developing category strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize performance and market share within strategically important markets.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the development and execution of the international category strategy in collaboration with the Head of Category.

• Create and update regular reports reviewing category, brand and competitor performance; connect multiple insights to develop compelling sell-in stories for new category opportunities.

• Share actionable insights with the Sales, Product & Marketing teams to ensure they are armed with relevant category insights and recommendations for growth opportunities, via visual content creation.

• Build relationships with key data providers (e.g., Nielsen) to maximise value from data in each market.

• Collaborate with internal sales teams to support the objective of growing Grenade's sales.

• Access shared consumer, shopper and market insight through Mondelez global teams.

• Continuously look for trends and opportunities to add value and create category improvements with data and insights.

What You Will Bring

• Inquisitive - a desire to understand the why behind findings.

• Analytical - comfortable working with large amounts of data.

• Commerciality - awareness of how decisions impact other areas.

• Team player who works well with others.

• Proactive in identifying ways for continuous improvement.

• Experience in the FMCG sector.

• Up-to-date understanding of Nielsen IQ platform.

• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables).

• Power BI skills.

Conditions & Travel

International travel may be required, but this will be small (less than 5%). Relocation support may be available.

Equal Opportunity

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Next Steps

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