category manager emea

Starbucks EMEA; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Category Manager EMEA, where you will develop and implement strategic plans for Starbucks across the EMEA market. This role involves optimizing the product portfolio and driving brand-consistent initiatives while working cross-functionally. You will leverage your experience in portfolio management and commercial skills to identify growth opportunities and enhance product strategies.

Benefits

Discounts

Health Insurance

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG and/or Retail.
• Strong commercial skills including data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans for various categories.
• Identify growth opportunities and drive commercial analysis.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Commercial Skills

Data Analysis

Job description

Join to apply for the Category Manager EMEA role at Starbucks EMEA.

This role involves developing and implementing strategic and operational plans for Starbucks retail coffee, Starbucks Reserve, and other categories across all ownership models in the EMEA market. The goal is to lead the development of brand-consistent, consumer-led, and commercially effective plans, best practices, portfolio, and standards.

Key responsibilities include working cross-functionally to develop and optimize the portfolio, identifying growth opportunities, and driving commercial analysis while staying informed on industry trends and insights.

As our next Category Manager EMEA, you will contribute to our mission to be the premium purveyor of the finest coffee in the world, inspiring and nurturing the human spirit—one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time.

The Key Requirements

• Portfolio / Brand management experience, preferably in FMCG and/or Retail industry
• Deep affinity with product, packaging, and innovation
• Experience in leading product, category, or brand strategies, operational business plans, and implementing large initiatives from strategy to execution
• Strong commercial skills, including data analysis and sales insights
• Experience in leading product development projects and influencing NPD from insight to launch within a branded business

Joining Starbucks offers an opportunity to be part of a transformative journey, with the chance to make an impact from day one. We value diversity and inclusion, treating all applicants and partners fairly regardless of background.

Benefits and Perks

• 30% Starbucks in-store discount
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free weekly coffee, VIA instants, or Nespresso Pods
• Flexible Working
• Company Pension
• Discretionary bonus
• 4% flexible benefits
• Great transport links and limited free parking

The Next Step

This description summarizes the typical functions of the role but is not exhaustive. Management may amend responsibilities as needed. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce. All applicants will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or expression.