Category Development Manager

Hello. Were Haleon. A new worldleading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together were improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of categoryleading brands including Sensodyne Panadol Advil Voltaren Theraflu Otrivin and Centrum through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. Whats more were achieving it in a company that were in control of. In an environment that were cocreating. And a culture thats uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isnt a question.

Category Development Manager (Fixedterm: 15 year)

About the role

As aCategory Development Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving category growth by analysing and predicting shopper behaviours. Your insights and recommendations will not only benefit Retailers and Shoppers but also position Haleon as the top Category Development partner. Your goal is to unlock longterm category growth and help Haleon make a significant impact on the market.

Role Responsibilities

• Provides strategic shopper and local market expertise including retailer specifics for local Leadership Team & Commercial Team in key Haleon product categories (Oral Care Cold & Flu Pain Management Vitamins)

• Manages EndtoEnd category development process with key local retailers in Mass Market & Pharmacy channels

• Collaborates on and maintains effective joint business plans with retailers

• Applies actionable category & shopper insights by cocreating selling stories in collaboration with Marketing and Customer Marketing teams

• Designs and drives Perfect Store picture of success (KPIs around product distribution and visibility) for appointed retailers

• Actively participates in the planning and process for New Product Launches and key shopper occasions

• Identifies Haleon assortment gaps and opportunities building compelling internal and external propositions to unlock consumption & category growth

• Develops training programs for internal teams and retail partners to enhance category management expertise and

• Works with the Consumer & Shopper Research Team to develop Haleon database of shopper knowledge.

Why you

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial functions in an FMCG company or a with a leading FMCG retailer with a minimum of 2 years in Category Management is required.

• Fluent Greek and English language skills.

• Experience of working with Mass Market retailers.

• Strong commercial and financial understanding.

• Deep shopper understanding and uptodate knowledge of shopper trends.

• Skilled with planogram building tools.

• Solid analytical skills and proven ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Analytical skills with proficiency in Nielsens and IQVIAs consumption sales data and GfK household panel.

• Strength in influencing both internal and external stakeholders to drive category growth initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective communication and presentation skills.

• Additional experience with the Pharmacy channel is a plus.

• Proficiency in syndicated data analysis (Nielsen IQVIA Circana GfK household panel).

• Practical experience with shopper and category research methodologies.

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What we offer

We offer a 15 year fixedterm contract.

Haleon offers a dynamic hybrid work model allowing you to achieve a balance between professional and personal life. Enjoy an attractive reward package that includes an annual bonus awards for outstanding performance and recognition for additional achievements and engagement. We prioritize your wellbeing by providing extensive support for worklife balance offering flexible working solutions including the possibility of working from home and engaging in various health and wellbeing activities. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our open and inclusive environment which welcomes individuals of all backgrounds embracing diversity in gender race ethnicity sexuality disability and any other characteristic. As part of our commitment to your health we provide a private medical package for both employees and their eligible counterparts. Our personalized learning approach ensures continuous growth and development in your professional journey. Join a supportive community that values collaboration and inclusivity and take part in integration events that foster a sense of belonging.

Haleon rewards your contribution with a benefits package depending on each CEE locations. More detailed information will be disclosed at a further stage of recruitment process.

Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. Were striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect listening to different viewpoints supporting our communities and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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