Category Manager

Galderma is the emerging pureplay dermatology category leader present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative sciencebased portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fastgrowing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981 we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human bodys largest organ the skin meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers patients and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company we embrace diversity and respect the dignity privacy and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled direct impact.

Job Title: Category Manager

Location: London Office Hybrid

Job Description

Along side the Senior Category Manager the successful candidate will be seen by Galdermas valued customers as the trusted Category advisor. Leading the Category agenda within the business the Category Manager will be in driving short and long term category growth and profitably for our customers and our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates manages and strengthens relationships with key personnel across varied departments within our retail & ecomm partners and internal stakeholders ensuring that a credible and objective voice is heard and a solid and trustworthy partnership is delivered.
• Drives distribution and share of shelf growth in existing and new customers investigating and flagging opportunities for new product launches and incremental listings to drive market share.
• Implements category and customer plans to drive the overall business that is aligned with the Consumer Business Unit objectives and customer strategies.
• Champions Customer and Shopper plans to help define channel priorities for the market/category creating bespoke strategies and opportunities.
• Optimises existing data and insights to develop new perspectives which drives the Category objectives and strategy
• Utilises existing data points to improve and increase Galdermas share of shelf both in store & online.
• Leads the development of compelling trade stories to drive the expansion of Galderma distribution and category growth.
• Collaborates with the Sales and Marketing teams continuously evaluating the effectiveness of our trade investments plan where necessary to maximise ROI

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree level education (Commercial education e.g. business economics administration preferable but flexible)
• 3 years commercial experience in FMCG Category Management or Buying/Trading
• Acquaintance within beauty health or personal care industry
• A demonstrable record of success working with agencies
• Strong data analysis organising and prioritisation skills
• Microsoft Proficiency
• Passionate about the beauty industry and always ahead of the game with industry trends and innovation
• An entrepreneurial adaptable and confident mindset

What we offer in return

You will be working for an organisation that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.

Our people make a difference

At Galderma youll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism collaboration and a friendly supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.

• If your application is successful and your profile is a match we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team and 20 min presentation