Customer Category Manager

Findus Italia (Nomad Foods); Aprilia; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading FMCG company in Italy is seeking a Customer Category Manager to act as a key point of contact between Sales and Marketing. The role involves developing customer marketing plans and strategies aligned with brand priorities. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience in category marketing, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Servizi

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team culture

Competenze

• 4+ years of experience in Category, Customer Trade Marketing, or Sales within FMCG.
• Good knowledge of GDO channels and FMCG dynamics.
• Fluent in English.

Mansioni

• Manage assortment and promotional policies, supporting construction of promotional plans.
• Partner with Sales teams to identify marketing opportunities within key customer accounts.
• Analyze and interpret sell-out, distribution, and promotional performance data.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Energy

Formazione

University degree or equivalent

Strumenti

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a talented Customer Category Manager to join our team in Italy.

The resource will be acting as a key point of contact for the Sales department and Marketing.

This role is pivotal in developing customer marketing plans and category strategy aligned with brand priorities and commercial objectives.

Activities & Responsibilities

The candidate will be in charge of:

• Managing assortment and promotional policies, supporting the construction of promotional plans and monitoring performance (ROI, sell‑out, efficiency)
• Partnering with Sales teams to identify marketing opportunities within key customer accounts
• Analyzing and interpreting sell‑out, distribution, and promotional performance data
• Define category strategy
• Identify plan strategy on white spaces
• Distribution strategy by products in the channel
• Cross budget management
• Driving improvements in assortment and folder share
• Ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders across Marketing, and Sales functions

Qualifications

We need someone who is energetic, proactive, and curious, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

They must have the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally and take personal responsibility for execution and results.

What you will need:

• University degree or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in Category, Customer Trade Marketing, or Sales within FMCG
• Good knowledge of GDO channels and FMCG dynamics
• Fluent English and excellent command of Excel and PowerPoint

What We Offer

• A dynamic work environment within a leading company in the industry
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative team culture and the chance to make a tangible impact

If you are looking for a chance to boost your career and take on a challenging role with significant impact, apply today to join our team as our new Customer Category Manager!