Gifting Category Growth Manager

pladis Global; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Godiva seeks a Category Marketing Manager, Gifting to shape and deliver global gifting growth. This role translates strategy into portfolio plans, innovation programmes and seasonal initiatives, partnering with regional teams to bring them to market.

Combining consumer understanding, commercial analysis and project leadership, you will develop compelling gifting propositions across boutiques, cafés, premium retail and Global Travel Retail, contributing to growth and premiumisation in the premium

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in FMCG marketing in premium segment, category management, innovation or portfolio management, particularly in chocolate or confectionery.
• Strong analytical skills; translate consumer, market and performance data into actionable recommendations.
• Understanding of gifting behaviour, occasion-based marketing and seasonal planning.
• Experience developing innovation pipelines and taking products from concept to launch.
• Commercial acumen with understanding of sales, profitability and drivers of category growth.
• Collaborative approach across functions, markets and cultures.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and execution focus.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities through to delivery.
• Knowledge of portfolio architecture, assortment planning and pricing.
• Experience in a global or regional marketing role within a matrix organisation.
• Interest in premium brands, consumer trends and distinctive gifting experiences.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Translate category strategy into actionable portfolio plans, innovation programmes and seasonal initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional projects across Design, Insights, R&D, Commercialisation and Supply Chain to meet scope, timeline and commercial goals.
• Develop gifting collections and seasonal programmes for boutiques, cafés, premium retail and Global Travel Retail.
• Build business cases, assess sales potential, profitability and portfolio implications.
• Adapt global propositions to local needs with regional marketing and commercial teams.
• Track portfolio performance against KPIs and suggest improvements to assortment, execution, and productivity.
• Prepare category reviews and stakeholder updates with clear visibility of progress and risks.

Skills

FMCG marketing

Premium gifting

Category management

Innovation

Portfolio management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Project leadership

Job description

Godiva seeks a Category Marketing Manager, Gifting to shape and deliver global gifting growth. This role translates strategy into portfolio plans, innovation programmes and seasonal initiatives, partnering with regional teams to bring them to market.

Combining consumer understanding, commercial analysis and project leadership, you will develop compelling gifting propositions across boutiques, cafés, premium retail and Global Travel Retail, contributing to growth and premiumisation in the premium