Category Manager Europe & AMEAP (who drives the performance and growth of one of the product categories)

Location: Amstelveen (NL)

Position:

Responsible for the performance and growth of one of the product categories (to be further assigned) for the region Europe & AMEAP (Africa, Middle East, Asia Pacific)
Composing and implementing the category plan in line with the business strategy
Managing the product & brand portfolio, by optimising and rationalising existing products and by introducing and implementing new product innovations
Supporting the international sales organisation by joining customer visits and making proactive plans for key accounts
Monitoring and improving the profitability of the product category
Ensuring effective communication with respect to specifications, features & benefits and market competitive positioning
Activating new initiatives for further development and growth of the product category
Working closely together with regional and local Marketing & Sales colleagues and other functional disciplines like R&D, Supply Chain and Finance
Reporting to the VP Marketing and NPD for Europe & AMEAP

Profile:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, for example in Economics, Business Science or Technology
Relevant work experience in international marketing of food products, preferably covering both FMCG marketing and B2B marketing
Good understanding and financial awareness of the total value chain, from procurement towards sales of ingredient mixes and final products
Strong cross functional and project management skills and a can-do mentality to realise a multitude of projects within set targets and time frames
Excellent communication and presentation skills, in an international business environment, requiring regular travelling (30-40%)
Personal skills: helicopter view, customer focus, building trust, results driven, action oriented, courage and adaptability

If you are interested in this position, please contact annaiwanska@recfood.pl

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