Category Manager

Ppfeurope; Paris; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

2 days of home office per week

Opportunity to join during a dynamic expansion phase

Résumé du poste

Ppfeurope is seeking a Category Manager to join their international team based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. In this role, you will implement category management strategies, build partnerships with clients, and contribute to business development.

The ideal candidate should possess at least a Master's degree, full professional proficiency in English and Spanish, and a minimum of 4 years of experience in sales roles in the FMCG sector. A strong understanding of major retail chains is essential.

This position offers a competitive compensation of EUR 55,000-65,000 plus a 10% bonus and the flexibility to work two days from home.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in sales roles within an FMCG / consumer goods environment.
• Previous pet food experience is a strong advantage.
• Credibility and the ability to influence customers and partners at all levels.

Responsabilités

• Implement a category-management approach and build partnerships with clients.
• Propose a comprehensive portfolio strategy aligned with market dynamics.
• Develop business relationships with various departments of clients.
• Collaborate with KAM to recommend new formats and innovations.

Connaissances

Full professional proficiency in English

Full professional proficiency in Spanish

In-depth knowledge of major retail chains

Analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Formation

University Master's degree or Business School qualification

Outils

Proficiency in data sources such as Nielsen

Proficiency in data sources such as Kantar

Description du poste

We are looking for a Category Manager, who would like to be a part of our international team.

Duties and responsibilities

Implement a category‑management approach and build partnerships with clients to anticipate tenders and become the market’s Category Captain

• Propose a comprehensive portfolio strategy aligned with market dynamics, trends, and business objectives
• Define the key development pillars for each category, ensuring full coverage of consumer needs by usage and across all price quartiles
• Identify the key success factors to support retailers in driving performance and achieving their targets
• Contribute to convincing clients of the relevance of our product offering, fully aligned with our industrial expertise and capabilities
• Identify and capture growth opportunities by leveraging an in‑depth understanding of the market, the customer, and the competitors
• Provide monthly reporting on category performance to senior management

Retail relationship management

• Develop business relationships with the various departments of their clients (Marketing, Purchasing, and other contacts) in order to build an effective network at all levels of the retailer organization.
• Analytical and advisory role towards PPF’s trade partners and their assortment;
• Analytical preparation of customer meetings and tenders with KAM’s

Business development and innovation

• Collaborate with KAM to recommend new formats and innovations to customers.
• Collaborate with Marketing, group category teams to ensure a consistent product offering, and recommend products and recipes that are adapted to our factory constraints
• Work closely with Key Account Managers to align retailer‑specific plans
• Cross‑functional work in coordination with the Category Management Group teams (top‑down and bottom‑up)
• Participation in European category meeting

You are the right fit, if you have

• University Master's degree or Business School qualification.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in sales roles (Area Manager and Category Manager) within an FMCG / consumer goods environment or in a customer-facing role.
• In-depth knowledge of major retail chains (Lidl, Carrefour, Leclerc, Intermarche, Monoprix, Systeme U, etc.) and pet specialists.
• Proficiency in data sources such as Nielsen, Kantar, and retailer sell-out data.
• Previous pet food experience is a strong advantage.
• Team-oriented mindset and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Credibility and the ability to influence customers and partners at all levels.

What we offer

• Position based in Boulogne-Billancourt.
• 2 days of home office per week.
• Compensation: EUR 55,000-65,000 + 10% bonus.
• Opportunity to join PPF's French and Iberia subsidiary during a dynamic expansion phase.