Category Manager

At Paulig, we believe every meal counts. As an international player in the food and beverage industry we can make an impact that counts - and careers that matter.

We are now seeking a Category Manager to help us to further build the future of food.

As an internationally focused Category Manager you will join a dynamic team and drive the Customer Brands (Private Label) business area to new heights! You'll drive growth in volume, value, market share, and profit, establishing Paulig as the preferred partner to FMCG retailers across Europe. Your role will involve developing expert category, market and customer understanding, building strong relationships across multiple functions, crafting category plans, and driving sustainable, profitable, data-informed growth.

What You Will Do

• Adapt Growth Strategies: Transform global growth strategies into local action plans.
• Ad Hoc Studies and Market Data: Plan for sufficient provision of market and shopper data to size opportunities, build category plans and equip the business with insights.
• Insight Communication: Research and proactively share insights to influence strategy, highlighting implications to senior management and driving change.
• Data Analysis: Analyze customer and market data, providing clear, actionable recommendations and presenting findings to customers and internally
• Workshop Leadership: Develop and lead workshops to enhance the commercial team's skills.
• Category Ownership: Take ownership of your categories, become an expert through analysis and collaboration, initiating proposals to customers and managing requests.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Maintain close interaction with internal stakeholders across various functions to stay informed of wider business goals.
• Region: Mainly Western Europe.
  
  

What We Expect From You

• University Degree
• 3+ years experience including FMCG category, insight or agency roles
• Strong knowledge & insights into market and shopper data
• Expert user of agency data platforms (Circana, Kantar)
• Storytelling style and clear & transparent communication towards stakeholders
• Team player - we work better together
• Curiosity and an international mindset
• Fluent in English (other languages are a plus)
  
  

In this role you will report to the Head of Category and Revenue Growth

What We Offer

• Paulig is home to continuous learning opportunities and is a dynamic workplace that has a strong future-oriented focus.
• You will be a part of a passionate, international team working as visionaries of the food industry.
• Sustainability in all its forms is at the heart of our business.
  
  

How To Apply

We look forward receiving your applications as soon as possible but latest June 29th 2025. We do ongoing selection of candidates during the application period and might start interviews before the last application date, so don't hesitate to submit your application if you're interested.

Ready to shape the future of Customer Brands and make a difference?

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