Description Obsessed with travel? Love color, energy and adventure? Join our team and help us create aspirational travel and lifestyle products that inspire the next generation of travellers! As a Junior Category Manager, you’ll fully support the Category Manager by providing operative and strategic professional assistance in every single aspect of the product lifecycle, from idea/concept to full roll out across Europe. Join the American Tourister Team based in the European Head Office, Oudenaarde (Belgium) and become part of an industry-leading luggage and bags brand. Key Responsibilities Category Management Support in the full lifecycle of your product category, from product brief to market launch. Develop and implement category strategies focused on sales growth and profitability. Oversee SKU management, ensuring optimal assortment and performance. Analyse market trends and consumer preferences to identify opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely product development and launches. Initiate coding, pricing and other admin tasks to ensure on time market launch. Provide clear reporting and analysis to support strategic decisions. Trend Analysis Research and report on upcoming trends in fashion, lifestyle, travel, and consumer behavior. Share insights through monthly updates and presentations. General Gather market intelligence and maintain strong communication with the field. Prepare presentations, sales sheets, and promotional materials for internal and external stakeholders. Act as a brand ambassador for your category. Qualifications Applicants should ideally: Possess a master’s degree in marketing, Business or Product development and demonstrate at least 2 years of experience in product development or category management in a consumer goods environment (ideally bags, backpacks, luggage, …) Have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and PowerBI Be proficient in English, spoken and written Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills Be independent and a team player: enthusiastic, flexible, responsive and determined Have a strong affinity for fashion, lifestyle and trends Continuously pay strong attention to detail and accuracy Have enhanced creative and analytical skills Have strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities Samsonite is offering: A very challenging job with growing possibilities in the European Headquarters of an international company based in Oudenaarde. A permanent job with an attractive compensation package, including an excellent pension scheme, a competitive group insurance, lunch vouchers and extra holidays. Travel is one of life’s greatest experiences. Are you ready to travel with us? Great! Apply to this vacancy by clicking on below button and don’t forget to upload your resume.