Position Title: Category Management Manager Retail France 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: VilleneuvedAscq 2020 

Requisition ID: 34388 

 

 

We are passionate about potatoes. But we’re even more passionate about our People!

 

McCain knows the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. That is why our purpose is celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food. We are customer obsessed.

We do this by succeeding together with our teams, business and community partners around the world because we know when we work and grow together, we succeed together.

 

Be a part of our family!

 

 

JOB PURPOSE:

 

As Category Management Manager – Retail, you will bridge Marketing and Sales, driving category growth, market share, and profitability. You will lead a team of Category Managers and collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize assortment, promotion, and merchandising strategies.

 

 

WHERE YOU’LL WORK:

 

France (Villeneuve d'Ascq)

Report to: Sales Director Retail

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

Market & Consumer Insights: Analyze category performance, consumer behavior, and retailer strategies to drive growth.Category Development: Build and execute category management strategies, optimize assortments, and enhance shelf visibility.Promotion & Value Creation: Implement and track promotional strategies, leveraging data insights (IRI, Kantar, Nielsen).Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with Key Account Managers, Marketing, and Field teams to align retail strategies.Team Management: Lead and develop a team of 3 Category Managers.

 

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

 

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Marketing, or related field; 3+ years in category management, retail, or merchandising (food industry preferred).

Skills: Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills; expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.Soft Skills: Agile, innovative, and results-driven, with a strategic mindset and a passion for collaboration.Languages & Flexibility: Fluent in English & French; open to regional travel.

 

 

If you're looking to make an impact in Category Management, apply today and grow with McCain!

 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
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Job Family: Sales      
Division: Continental Europe 
Department: ​France Retail Category Mgt ​
Location(s): FR - France : Nord : Villeneuve-d'Ascq 

Company: McCain Alimentaire SAS