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Senior Category Manager(m/w/x)

Erkrath
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

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

  • GermanNative
  • EnglishNative

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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