Are you an experienced and dynamic professional seeking a challenging opportunity in the field of Marketing and Sales? We have an exciting vacancy for a Category Manager in Erpe-Mere.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself daily and be a part of our journey towards international markets and new horizons.
Function
* You ensure product leadership on the bakery category and you build our image as a preferred bakery partner by our professional and retail partners: competitive benchmarking, bring the outside in, portfolio management, define the right innovation pipeline for sustainable internal & external growth.
* You lead go-to-market commercial strategy design to maximize category value growth: Market data analysis (GFK/Nielsen), turn insights (trends & data) into concept selling, create a category vision for sustainable growth, define the right KPI’s on assortment, shelving, visibility and promotion, engage local & international multifunctional teams to ensure excellence of execution.
* You lead portfolio strategy and drive ROI of activities to deliver internal volume/NIS/EBITDA targets.
* You drive overall efficiencies and effectiveness of category management projects and organization drumbeat.
* You lead, coach and engage BNL sales teams to elevate selling skills and to execute plans with excellence.
Your Profile
* You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Category management in Belgium, experience in Netherlands is a plus.
* You have proven skills in commercial strategy design and know how to deliver sustainable category value growth in the food sector (retail & foodservice).
* You can translate a strategy into a go-to-market approach, in line with external & internal priorities.
* You know how to analyze data (GFK, Gira, Nielsen, Pbi tools..) and turn insights into external storytelling and tangible plans.
* You identify and set clear priorities and milestones to ensure excellence in execution.
* You are a problem-solver with relentless focus on product leadership with passion for food.
* You dispose of strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, including local & international key stakeholder management to meet crucial deadlines.
* You are capable of motivating and engaging others to execute designed strategies with excellence.
* You speak Dutch and English fluently.
Our Offer
* You will join an international family business with a strong long-term vision, where more than 5,000 enthusiastic colleagues work together, driven by five strong values.
* We invest in a happy work environment through various sports and team events.
* You can literally taste our passion every day through our fresh and innovative top-quality products.
* You will contribute to building a better world, as sustainability is high on our company’s agenda.
* You will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a highly dynamic environment. Our LLBG Academy supports you in becoming the best version of yourself.
* A competitive financial package, including one day of remote work, meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, a company car, and 10 extra vacation days on top of the statutory leave.
* You will have the space to roll up your sleeves, take initiative, and truly make a difference.