Benelux Space & Shelf Strategy Lead

PepsiCo Inc.; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in the Benelux market seeks a Space Management Lead to translate category insights into shelf-winning solutions across Benelux retailers. You’ll own planogram development, collaborate with GCC, and drive space optimization across key accounts in the Netherlands and beyond.

You will lead projects, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver data-driven recommendations that improve shopper experience and grow PepsiCo’s category leadership, while coordinating with Category Management, Sales,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Commercial Economics or related field.
• 2-5 years in FMCG or retail, preferably Space Management, Category Management or Merchandising.
• Experience translating insights into commercial recommendations for retailers.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; French is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead Benelux space management projects in collaboration with GCC.
• Manage planning, prioritization and workload across the Benelux Space Management team.
• Ensure timely delivery of planograms, range reviews and strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvements in space management processes, tools and ways of working.
• Act as the first point of contact for brand marketing on product dimensions and packaging changes.
• Advise stakeholders on shelf impact of portfolio and innovation decisions.
• Collaborate with Category Management, Sales, Marketing and DX on growth projects.
• Own development and quality of planogram recommendations for priority Benelux customers.
• Translate assortment optimization outputs into effective shelf solutions.
• Continuously improve planogram proposals based on retailer feedback and market learnings.
• Ensure data accuracy through Nielsen and Spaceman databases.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven recommendations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Commercial Economics or related field

Tools

Nielsen Discover

GfK

Spaceman

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

PepsiCo in the Benelux market seeks a Space Management Lead to translate category insights into shelf-winning solutions across Benelux retailers. You’ll own planogram development, collaborate with GCC, and drive space optimization across key accounts in the Netherlands and beyond.

You will lead projects, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver data-driven recommendations that improve shopper experience and grow PepsiCo’s category leadership, while coordinating with Category Management, Sales,