Global Senior Category Manager for Bel Group driving category growth strategy across regions. Collaborating with teams to execute innovations and optimize portfolios in global markets.
Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of the global category vision and growth strategy, collaborating with regional and local teams.
Lead and coordinate strategic category initiatives, including innovation launches, portfolio optimization, and best practice sharing across markets.
Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities and inform decision-making.
Partner with marketing, sales, and R&D to drive category growth projects from ideation to execution.
Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and business cases to senior management and external partners.
Track performance metrics, report on progress, and recommend course corrections as needed.
Foster a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement within the global category team.
Embody the Bel Leadership competencies: drive and accelerate transformation, demonstrate agility, dare to innovate, unconditional collaboration, unleash & develop talents.
Requirements
Proven experience in category management, marketing, or commercial roles within FMCG or a related sector: 7+ years
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience working in a matrix and multicultural environment.
Demonstrated leadership potential, with the ability to influence and drive results across functions and geographies.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
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