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LOLOTUS BAKERIES CORPORATE NV

Category Manager(m/w/x)

Düsseldorf
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Translating national growth strategy into customer plans using panel data. Master’s degree and 3+ years in Category Management required. Opportunity to build in a growing, international environment.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in economics, marketing, or equivalent
  • 3+ years in Category Management, ideally with GS1-certification
  • Comprehensive knowledge of panel data (GfK, Circana, YouGov)
  • Ability to analyze and leverage panel data strategically
  • Excellent storytelling and communication abilities
  • Ability to set-up compelling sell-in strategies
  • Clear understanding of growth levers in stationary retail
  • Knowledge of how to activate retail growth levers
  • First experience in retail media, ideally
  • Knowledge of eCommerce, ideally
  • Proven track record in strategic planning
  • Proven track record in market analysis
  • Proven track record in brand growth
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Ability to work cross-functionally
  • Fluency in German (full professional proficiency)
  • Strong command of English (written and spoken)
  • Team player
  • Approachable demeanor
  • Pro-active attitude
  • Positive outlook
  • Strong communicator
  • Passion for data insights
  • Ability to persuade others of ideas
  • Passion for our brands and categories
  • Hands-on mentality
  • Ambitious to take ownership
  • Ability to develop new ideas
  • Follow-up to ensure excellence in execution
  • Ambitious and forward-looking
  • Proactively develop new ideas
  • Follow-up to ensure excellence in execution
  • Active role in identifying business potentials
  • Active role in shaping business potentials

Tasks

  • Enable link between growth strategy and customer execution
  • Drive profitable growth using data insights
  • Foster strong collaborations for winning market strategies
  • Translate national growth strategy into customer plans
  • Define targets and track performance
  • Optimize execution for category and brand success
  • Monitor KPIs from Circana, Nielsen, GfK, and research insights
  • Identify market trends and shopper insights
  • Develop data-backed growth recommendations
  • Create compelling sell-in stories
  • Ensure strong customer buy-in through insight-driven narratives
  • Oversee local data contracts
  • Manage strategic relationships with Nielsen, GfK, IRI
  • Ensure optimal budget allocation for insights and reporting
  • Lead shelf and category management initiatives
  • Collaborate with customers to enhance category impact
  • Act as channel expert for eCom activation
  • Ensure top-tier execution across digital platforms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Drive digital growth initiatives
  • Maximize brand presence in eCommerce

Work Experience

  • 3 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • GermanNative
  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • GS1
  • GfK
  • Circana
  • YouGov

Benefits

Competitive Pay

  • Attractive salary package

Other Benefits

  • Extralegal benefits
  • Close collaboration with stakeholders

Startup Environment

  • Opportunity to build in a growing, international environment

Informal Culture

  • Ambitious and driven team
  • Company culture with passion, team spirit, and open dialogue

Learning & Development

  • Learning and growth opportunities in Category Management

Snacks & Drinks

  • Daily cookies
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