Category Manager (7491)

For over 75 years BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.

As a member of our team youll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new sustainable and responsible ways.

Our roll up your sleeves and get the job done approach to work creates an environment where selfstarters problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

Its a colorful world make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

We strive to provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing and professional growth of our team members. As a member of Team BIC youll have access to a range of benefits designed to enhance your physical emotional and financial wellness. In many of our locations we offer team members:

• Competitive compensation and recognition
• Hybrid work environment and flexible approach to work
• Retirement and financial savings options
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Parental leave
• Physical wellbeing initiatives and health insurance plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteer opportunities

As a Category Manager you will report directly to the Marketing Manager and will be in charge of :

• .Define trade marketing plansfor each channel and product category to achieve market shares and sales objectives in collaboration with Sales team from definition to execution. Develop operational marketing plans to optimize product visibility and sales at points of sale ensuring profitability and effectivenessManagement of BIC Displays and related promotional activities negotiating with suppliers to obtain the best purchasing and selling conditions.
• Management of BIC Displays and related promotional activities negotiating with suppliers to obtain the best purchasing and selling conditions.
• Provide support to sales teams to ensure the understanding of trade marketing strategies and effective promotion of products.
• Budget management for catman/trade marketing activities ensuring that they are profitable and sustainable

The role also includes:

• Customers relation in crossdepartment meetings
• Clear understanding and success leverages elaboration from shopper behavior insights market and customers trends
• Development of Category strategy on new potential channel (Discount and Drugstore)
• Internal relation and networking with local and international departments: Marketing Sales Shopper & Category CoE Procurement Logistic Supply Chain and Finance
• Achievement of crosschannel Sales objectives and BIC KPI in Operations

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Marketing or Sales or related field
• 5 years of experience within marketing/commercial departments; atleast2 years should be as Category Manager/Trade Marketing in FMCG companies
• Solid knowledge of category management marketing and sales principles
• Strong understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in MS Office
• Solid analytical skillswith a strategic ability
• Fluent English
• Excellent communication and relationships skills

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BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products make better decisions and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation veteran status disability status or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications merit and business need.

BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means