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Global Category Manager Food Colours B2B m/f/d

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Full Remote
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Experience: 
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

B.Sc. or MBA required, 10 years of experience in similar industry, Fluent in English and preferably Italian, Solid knowledge of category management, Understanding of data analysis and forecasting.

Key responsabilities:

  • Analyze data for industry trends
  • Provide client insights on products
  • Develop exit strategies for unprofitable products
  • Foster vendor relationships for better pricing
  • Collaborate with marketing on strategies
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Job description

GFIC

is searching for an international Food Ingredients Company the

Global Category Manager Food Colours m/f/d

Location Italy , Spain or US

office based

Tasks

Purpose

  • To be responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of these Food Ingredients categorie to maximize consumer appeal.
  • Relationships with vendors and product range management will also be part of the duties.
  • The goal is to increase sales and profitability of business to drive sustainable growth.

Knowledge

Proven experience as category manager in Colours Food Ingredients

  • Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
  • Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
  • Full comprehension of marketing and sales principles.

Responsibilities

  • To analyse data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends in these ingredients
  • To provide clients with customer focussed insights regarding the product and category
  • To develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
  • To foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
  • To support appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
  • To determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
  • To liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
  • To collaborate with the sales team to expand product categories
  • To make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
  • To assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category.
  • To oversee a team of analysts and other support staff.

Requirements

Education & Relevant Experience

  • B.Sc., MBA, 10 year experience in similar industry
  • english fluent and if possible italian

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Industry :
Food & Beverages
Spoken language(s):
EnglishEnglishItalian
Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

Other Skills

  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Analytical Thinking

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