Warsaw, Poland
21 hours ago
Category Manager (f/m/x)

Job Description:

Category Manager (f/m/x)

in Mars Wrigley

Location: Warsaw

Hybrid working

* Fully virtual recruitment experience *

Build strong partnerships with our clients to deepen collaboration and execute MW category strategy. Analyze external data & customer insights and come with proposals on opportunities to capitalize on Category growth (improve quality & quantity of distribution and ultimately Mars and total Category performance for customers in scope).

What would be your key responsibilities?

Develop and execute category strategies to drive growth and profitability across key channels.

Analyze market trends, consumer insights, sales data, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Supply Chain to align category plans with broader business objectives.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, supporting joint business planning and in-store execution.

Lead initiatives for our key growth platforms related to shelf/category management.

Identify and execute projects to achieve excellent instore execution in line with Picture of Success.

Monitor and report on category performance KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities.

Champion a data-driven approach to category development and decision-making.

What are we looking for?

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in category management within the FMCG industry.

Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field.

Demonstrated success in leading category initiatives that resulted in measurable growth.

Customer focus in mind with ability to engage, influence and impact retailers by providing guidance on strategic direction of category.

Strong analytical mindset – ability to interpret complex data sets and convert insights into strategies.

Excellent stakeholder management – confident in influencing and collaborating across internal teams and with external partners.

Strong commercial awareness and customer-centric thinking.

Advanced proficiency in Excel, Nielsen/IRI data tools, and category management software.

Good understanding of annual planning process within a corporation.

Excellent communication and presentation skills in both Polish and English.

What can you expect from Mars?

Contract of employment.

Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus

We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package including life insurance, private medical care, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars, MultiBenefit Program.

Lunch card.

Extra savings scheme to support You in long perspective.

Support in career building through personalized development plan.

On-line shop with attractive discounts on our products that Your family and friend are going to love.

Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.

A modern and pet friendly office in the City Centre.

Apply now and upload you profile in English.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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