Category Manager
Category Manager
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Job Description
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving category growth throughinsights and collaboration We are looking for a Category Manager to lead category strategy and development within the Off Trade channel. You will play a key role in aligning category customer and shopper needs to support long-term business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
As Category Manager you will lead the long-term growth strategy for your categories in the Off Trade channel. Using shopper market and consumer insights youll identify opportunities and guide both short- and long-term actions that contribute to the overall Off Trade 3-year strategy. Youll work closely with customers to align on joint business plans and drive growth through assortment planning space management and category initiatives.
Youll be responsible for market and category analysis leading the IB-process tracking NPD performance you will collaborate across internal teams to ensure alignment and bring customer and channel perspectives into strategic discussions. You will also represent the company in external meetings customer presentations and industry forums.
Qualifications
You are a strategic and analytical thinker with a strong understanding of the B2C and FMCG market. You take initiative work independently and are driven by delivering results. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset you thrive in cross-functional environments. You are insight-driven customer-focused and pay close attention to detail.
- Academic degree in Business or relevant vocational training.
- 3 years in a Category Management or Key Account Management role.
- 2 years experience in FMCG/Consumer Goods.
- Proven track record in customer collaboration and leading category projects.
- Strong analytical and presentation skills with a high proficiency in Nielsen GfK Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication in both Swedish and English.
- Familiarity with the ECR process is a plus.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we work with continuous selection and may fill the position within the application deadline! The application deadline is August 24 2025.
Why Carlsberg
Carlsberg Sweden is one of the countrys most iconic beverage companies with over 50 brands including Falcon Carlsberg Eriksberg Ramlsa Festis Somersby and Pepsi. As part of the Carlsberg Group with over 40000 employees youll have the opportunity to grow in an international environment where both local and global perspectives matter.
At Carlsberg we believe in Growth Culture a culture driven by positive energy empathy and a strong focus on the consumer. We make quick decisions to drive change and improvement always while maintaining high quality. Here youll have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment where each individuals growth is valued. We lift each other up to reach our full potential and together we brew for a better today and tomorrow.
Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow
For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset cultural understanding and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender nationality race religion or any other characteristics protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
