Global Gifting Category Manager - Premium Chocolates

pladis; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis is seeking a Category Marketing Manager, Gifting to shape and deliver the global gifting growth agenda. You will translate category strategy into actionable portfolio plans, launch innovation programmes and seasonal initiatives across boutiques, cafés, premium retail and Global Travel Retail.

Combining consumer insight, commercial analysis and project leadership, you will develop compelling gifting propositions, manage cross-functional delivery and optimise portfolio performance to drive

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG marketing premium segment, category management or portfolio management.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into recommendations.
• Understanding gifting behaviour and occasion-based marketing.
• Experience developing innovation pipelines and taking products from concept to launch.
• Commercial acumen: sales, profitability and growth factors.
• Collaborative approach across functions, markets and cultures.
• Strong organisational skills and execution focus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Insights to analyse consumer behaviour and market trends to inform portfolio decisions.
• Lead selected projects from concept to launch, coordinating cross-functional teams (Design, Insights, R&D, Commercialisation, Supply Chain).
• Develop gifting collections and seasonal programmes for boutiques, cafés, premium retail and travel retail.
• Prepare business cases and assess profitability and portfolio implications for investment decisions.
• Adapt global propositions to local markets and support launch readiness and execution.
• Track performance against KPIs and drive improvements to assortment and productivity.
• Prepare governance materials and keep stakeholders updated on progress and risks.

Skills

Category management

Innovation

Analytics

Commercial acumen

Collaboration

Gifting behaviour

Seasonal planning

Job description

pladis is seeking a Category Marketing Manager, Gifting to shape and deliver the global gifting growth agenda. You will translate category strategy into actionable portfolio plans, launch innovation programmes and seasonal initiatives across boutiques, cafés, premium retail and Global Travel Retail.

Combining consumer insight, commercial analysis and project leadership, you will develop compelling gifting propositions, manage cross-functional delivery and optimise portfolio performance to drive