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Senior Category Manager(m/w/x)
Category strategy development for DACH retail customers, analyzing market and shopper data. 3-5 years FMCG category management experience required. Remote work once a week, autonomous culture.
Requirements
- Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or related field
- 3–5 years experience in Category Management, Sales, or Insights (FMCG ideal)
- Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel skills
- Hands-on experience with syndicated data (NielsenIQ, GfK)
- Solid understanding of category management principles and DACH retail landscape
- Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations
- Fluency in German and English
- Structured, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Strong communication and storytelling skills
- Confidence in influencing stakeholders without formal authority
- Proactive, curious, and solution-oriented mindset
- Collaborative approach and openness to cross-functional perspectives
- Ownership mentality aligned with family-owned, values-driven culture
- Direct experience working with retail customers on category or shopper topics
- Familiarity with planogram tools and space management concepts
- Exposure to Revenue Growth Management and pricing/promo analytics
- Experience in regional or cross-country roles within matrix organization
- Understanding of omnichannel category dynamics (store + eCommerce)
- GS1 Certified Category Manager
- Eligibility to work in country of application
Tasks
- Lead end-to-end Category Management processes
- Develop and execute category strategies for key DACH customers
- Analyze market, shopper, and customer data
- Translate insights into clear, compelling recommendations
- Prepare and deliver category reviews and customer presentations
- Monitor category and brand performance
- Identify risks and growth opportunities
- Support promotion planning and evaluation
- Conduct post-promotion analysis
- Partner with Marketing on category priorities and initiatives
- Ensure data accuracy and reporting consistency
- Deliver timely analyses
- Develop category tools, guidelines, and best practices
- Act as a trusted category expert
- Strengthen cross-functional collaboration
- Build robust commercial plans
- Support NPD launches
Work Experience
- 3 - 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Native
- English – Native
Tools & Technologies
- Excel
- NielsenIQ
- GfK
- GS1
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Remote work available once a week
- Autonomous and flexible working culture
Career Advancement
- Career development and progression
Informal Culture
- Collaborative work environment
- Stable, family-owned company
Startup Environment
- Exposure to category growth strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration
Purpose-Driven Work
- Influence key retail decisions
- Values-led culture
Learning & Development
- Development opportunities
- Investment in people
Sustainability Focus
- Sustainable growth
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Senior Category Manager(m/w/x)
Category strategy development for DACH retail customers, analyzing market and shopper data. 3-5 years FMCG category management experience required. Remote work once a week, autonomous culture.
Requirements
- Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or related field
- 3–5 years experience in Category Management, Sales, or Insights (FMCG ideal)
- Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel skills
- Hands-on experience with syndicated data (NielsenIQ, GfK)
- Solid understanding of category management principles and DACH retail landscape
- Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations
- Fluency in German and English
- Structured, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Strong communication and storytelling skills
- Confidence in influencing stakeholders without formal authority
- Proactive, curious, and solution-oriented mindset
- Collaborative approach and openness to cross-functional perspectives
- Ownership mentality aligned with family-owned, values-driven culture
- Direct experience working with retail customers on category or shopper topics
- Familiarity with planogram tools and space management concepts
- Exposure to Revenue Growth Management and pricing/promo analytics
- Experience in regional or cross-country roles within matrix organization
- Understanding of omnichannel category dynamics (store + eCommerce)
- GS1 Certified Category Manager
- Eligibility to work in country of application
Tasks
- Lead end-to-end Category Management processes
- Develop and execute category strategies for key DACH customers
- Analyze market, shopper, and customer data
- Translate insights into clear, compelling recommendations
- Prepare and deliver category reviews and customer presentations
- Monitor category and brand performance
- Identify risks and growth opportunities
- Support promotion planning and evaluation
- Conduct post-promotion analysis
- Partner with Marketing on category priorities and initiatives
- Ensure data accuracy and reporting consistency
- Deliver timely analyses
- Develop category tools, guidelines, and best practices
- Act as a trusted category expert
- Strengthen cross-functional collaboration
- Build robust commercial plans
- Support NPD launches
Work Experience
- 3 - 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Native
- English – Native
Tools & Technologies
- Excel
- NielsenIQ
- GfK
- GS1
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Remote work available once a week
- Autonomous and flexible working culture
Career Advancement
- Career development and progression
Informal Culture
- Collaborative work environment
- Stable, family-owned company
Startup Environment
- Exposure to category growth strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration
Purpose-Driven Work
- Influence key retail decisions
- Values-led culture
Learning & Development
- Development opportunities
- Investment in people
Sustainability Focus
- Sustainable growth
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About the Company
SC Johnson
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
The company has been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that positively impact the world.
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