Pet Nutrition Category Manager Finland

Mars; Uusimaa; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness allowance

Subsidized workplace lunches

Free snacks, fruits and coffee

Job summary

Mars Finland is seeking a Trade Marketing professional to lead category vision and growth across the Nordic region. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to develop shelf and assortment strategies, drive category projects, and enhance in-store execution.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in trade marketing or sales, strong data analytics, and fluency in English with Finnish as a plus. Join a dynamic, international team delivering value to shoppers and customers alike.

Qualifications

• 3+ years minimum experience in Trade Marketing, Marketing or Sales.
• Understanding of the FMCG and trade Finnish/Nordic context.
• Fluency in English is required; Finnish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver country Category Vision, focusing on mid & long-term growth opportunities for the category & Mars within regional local strategic choices scope.
• Develop, execute and follow through on Shelf/Store of the Future & define future portfolio needs (focus on assortment and distribution opportunities)
• Work with customers per the customer service agreement (Category Captaincy Roadmap)
• Increase Net Sales covered by category captaincy following the customer collaboration framework deployment
• Deliver category projects to drive category growth with strategic partners and track performance
• Partner with KAM to drive bold actions per customer related to Perfect Store and in-store execution
• Localise & present trade window and yearly negotiation presentations for best-in-class category execution
• Educate and present insights to field sales on category and new product launches
• Provide inputs to internal management processes with multiple stakeholders
• Country, customer, Mars and competitor intelligence
• Contribute to an engaged category team driven by top industry talents

Skills

Trade Marketing

Marketing

Sales

Stakeholder Management

Data-driven

Analytical skills

English fluency

Finnish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Partner with our Customers to deepen collaboration & execute cluster Category Strategy. Develop and execute picture of success to improve quality & quantity of distribution and ultimately Mars and Total Category performance for the Customers in scope.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Deliver country Category Vision, focusing on mid & long-term growth opportunities for the category & Mars within regional local strategic choices scope – ensuring triple win: for the Shopper, the Customer and Mars.
• Develop, execute and follow through on Shelf/Store of the Future & define future portfolio needs (focus on assortment and distribution opportunities)
• Work with customers in line with the agreed service agreement per customer (Category Captaincy Roadmap)
• Increase Net Sales covered by category captaincy following the customer collaboration framework deployment
• Deliver category projects to drive category growth with strategic partners – engage customers and ensure to deployment, tracking and post evaluating performance to foster new category expertise.
• Business Partner for KAM (sales) to agree and drive bold actions per customer related to Perfect Store (in-store execution). Strong collaboration with sales stakeholders, bringing local insights in the Perfect Store build-up and execution.
• Localise & present trade window / yearly negotiation presentations – to ensure best in-class category execution
• Educate and present key insights to field sales stakeholders on category and / or new product launches
• Provide inputs to internal management processes, in collaboration with several internal stakeholders
• Country, customer, Mars and competitor intelligence
• Active contribution to engaged category team driven by the best talents in the industry

What are we looking for?

• 3+ years minimum experience in Trade Marketing, Marketing or Sales; minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Understanding of the FMCG and trade Finnish/Nordic context
• A genuine interest in data driven trade marketing & good analytical skills
• Stakeholder Management experience in a multi‑cultural environment required, with good communication skills
• Fluency in English required and fluency in Finnish is a big plus.
• A passion for cats and dogs would be ideal!

What can you expect from Mars?

• Fitness allowance
• Subsidized workplace lunches
• Free snacks, fruits and coffee at workplace to boost your energy
• A modern and pet friendly office environment.
• Comprehensive safety and well‑being benefits, including life insurance, health insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Support in career building through personalized development plan.
• On-line shop with attractive discounts on our products that your family and friend are going to love.
• Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.
• Be part of a collaborative, international team working across the Nordics
• Gain valuable experience in FMCG and Sales within a global organization.
• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.