Category Manager Belgium - Kimberly-Clark - Bruxelles
Kimberly-Clark
Région
Clark
Category Manager Belgium
Job Description
We are looking for a Category Manager Belgium, who will be part of the Benelux Consumer Business and will be based in Diegem (Belgium). You will be responsible for translating insights out of analysis into category management strategies which deliver growth to the KC sales results and customer category objectives.
This role reports to the Go To Market Leader and is an individual contributor (no direct reports).
Location: we provide a flexible office attendance.
Your Key Accountabilities
Your Profile
The ideal candidate has:
We offer:
Our employees value the opportunities for professional and personal growth which our company offers. Our employees appreciate both the open work environment and the global nature of our company and are always ready to take on new challenges. In addition, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
Please submit your CV in English as it will be considered by English speakers.
Health, safety and wellbeing is of paramount importance here at Kimberly-Clark. Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, please therefore note that all interviews are currently only being scheduled via our online video interviewing platforms. This means we can continue to identify and hire great talent in a safe and secure manner.
If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to ask your recruiter.
Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:
This role is available for local candidates already authorized in the country. K-C will not provide relocation.
Primary Location
Belgium -Brussels
Additional Locations
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Description
We are looking for a Category Manager Belgium, who will be part of the Benelux Consumer Business and will be based in Diegem (Belgium). You will be responsible for translating insights out of analysis into category management strategies which deliver growth to the KC sales results and customer category objectives.
This role reports to the Go To Market Leader and is an individual contributor (no direct reports).
Location: we provide a flexible office attendance.
Your Key Accountabilities
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Analyze the performances of the categories and of the brands, and pro-actively provide recommendations to improve results
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Determine and implement Trade strategies in agreement with the Key Account Manager and the Marketing team by working on the different category levers (assortment, promotion, merchandising, ...)
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Define clear and actionable Category Strategies to be presented internally and to the Retail - in line with our Brand strategies
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Co-pilot Customers Plans together with the Key Account Manager (and recommend corrective actions)
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Develop and maintain sustainable relationships with customers through the presentation of inspirational objective insights which deliver customer category growth.
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Become the Category expert and build persuasive and insightful presentations to be shared internally and to our retail partners - communicate and activate the category vision and its growth drivers
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Work together in multi-functional teams on category & brand strategies.
- Present internally the latest category developments in commercial meetings and business reviews.
Your Profile
The ideal candidate has:
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2-3 years’ experience in an FMCG environment, preferably in the Category Management department
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Strong analytical skills, with a strong sense for synthesis
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Ability to derive actionable insights out of information & analysis
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Perfect knowledge of the MS office package - knowledge of multiple source data (i.e. Nielsen, GFK, qual/quant research) and space planning software is a strong asset
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Very well organized and able to set the right priorities
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Ability to build working relationships across functional areas
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Strong communication and presentation skills
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Has a commercial drive and a proactive nature
- Fluent in Dutch and/or French with an excellent level of English.
We offer:
Our employees value the opportunities for professional and personal growth which our company offers. Our employees appreciate both the open work environment and the global nature of our company and are always ready to take on new challenges. In addition, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
Please submit your CV in English as it will be considered by English speakers.
Health, safety and wellbeing is of paramount importance here at Kimberly-Clark. Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, please therefore note that all interviews are currently only being scheduled via our online video interviewing platforms. This means we can continue to identify and hire great talent in a safe and secure manner.
If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to ask your recruiter.
Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:
This role is available for local candidates already authorized in the country. K-C will not provide relocation.
Primary Location
Belgium -Brussels
Additional Locations
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time