Description

As a Country Category Manager for HP Peripherals in the DACH region, you will drive product line management and profitability while collaborating with teams, analyzing market data, and building strong relationships with partners to enhance category operations.

Requirements

• •Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales Administration, or related field
• •Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• •3–5 years of professional experience in category management, product/brand management, or P&L management
• •Experience in commercial products sector or technology/IT industry
• •Strong analytical abilities and strategic thinking skills
• •Comfortable working with business data to derive insights
• •Proficiency with analytical tools or Excel
• •Excellent communication skills
• •Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• •Ability to influence without direct authority
• •Goal-oriented, results-driven mindset
• •Adept at project management
• •Problem-solving skills and adaptability
• •Proven track record in category management or related area
• •Experience working with channel partners or external vendors
• •Advanced degree such as an MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred
• •Certification or training in category management principles, data analytics, or project management advantageous

Tasks

• •Contribute to the category's business plan and growth strategy
• •Manage the product portfolio from start to finish
• •Collaborate with internal teams for seamless execution
• •Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• •Gather and analyze customer feedback and market data
• •Conduct market analysis and oversee marketing engagement
• •Build and maintain strong relationships with channel partners and the sales force
• •Represent the category in various initiatives
• •Explore partnership opportunities with external IT vendors
• •Initiate improvements in category operations and processes

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