Category Development Manager (m/f/d)

ALPENHAIN Käsespezialitäten GmbH; VVG der Stadt Bad Krozingen; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading international company seeks a Category Development Manager to drive growth in key European markets. This dynamic role involves developing strategies, managing product categories, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance retail experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FMCG, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel across Europe.

Leistungen

Dynamic, creative role in a growing international company

Full ownership from concept to execution

Appropriate remuneration based on experience

Qualifikationen

• 4–6 years of experience in category management or trade marketing.
• Proven track record of launching products into new channels.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute the European category strategy.
• Create compelling retail concepts tailored to different regions.
• Acquire and onboard new retail and B2B customers.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Analytical

Relationship-building

Jobbeschreibung

Business Development, Category Management

Category Development Manager (m/f/d)

Flexible at our European locations/ Fulltime

STUDEX is the world’s largest manufacturer of ear piercing systems and accessories. The parent company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Around 1,000 employees currently work for STUDEX worldwide.

STUDEX of Europe GmbH, as the European headquarters, manages all customers and subsidiaries across Europe.

Your Mission

As Category Development Manager (m/f/d), you’ll own and grow a strategic product category across key European markets—turning a strong product into a winning retail concept. You’ll drive customer growth, boostsales, and travel regularly to engage retailers, visit stores, and align cross-functional teams across countries.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European category strategy, identifying growth opportunities and market potential
• Create compelling retail concepts and in-store experiences tailored to different regions
• Acquire and onboard new retail and B2B customers in close collaboration with Sales teams
• Lead cross-functional alignment to ensure smooth product launches across markets
• Track performance and continuously optimize assortments, promotions, and logistics

Your Profile

• 4–6 years of experience in category management, trade marketing, or product/brand development within FMCG or consumer goods
• Proven track record of launching products into new channels or customer groups and surpassing growth targets, ideally across Europe
• End-to-end ownership mindset—from concept and planograms to supply chain and P&L
• Excellent communicator and relationship-builder, confident working across cultures
• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe
• Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to turn insights into action
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus

What we offer

• A dynamic, creative role in a growing international company—shaping in-store experiences for leading B2B brands across Europe
• Full ownership: From concept to execution, you’ll bring your ideas to life directly at the point of sale
• We offer appropriate remuneration in line with your experience and responsibilities

Shine with us – and let your vision sparkle across Europe!

We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV, salary expectations, and your earliest possible start date: [e-mail]

STUDEX of Europe GmbH
Selina Franz
Untere Wiesen 3
6800 FeldkirchAustria
T: [phone]
www.studex.eu