Category Manager, EMEA

Who you are:

Were looking for a dynamic and commercially savvy Category Manager EMEA to play a pivotal role in accelerating Munchkins growth across the UK and wider EMEA this high-impact role youll lead the expansion of our product range and distribution bringing category strategies to life with both strategic insight and hands-on execution.

A true category expert you thrive on turning data into actionunlocking opportunities shaping assortments and driving performance. Youll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Sales Marketing Product Development as well as distributors and key customers to deliver powerful insight-led storytelling that wins in the market.

WhatYoullDo:

• Apply category management best practices across multiple customers
• Analysis of category & brand performance. You will identify opportunities and risks for Munchkin and make recommendations on how to achieve desired outcomes for Munchkin
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to host & present performance workshops internally. You will also use presentation and influence skills with buyers to ensure the right decisions are made for categories and brands
• Maintain and update a reporting suite which incorporates multiple data sources. Strong excel skills are essential
• Management of data sources such as GFK IRI Nielsen Kantar dunnhumby Jungle Scout. You will manage the day to day relationships with some of these providers
• Be the voice of our shoppers. This will involve running quantitative research designing and interpreting questionnaires. Auditing the baby aisle to compile brand metrics and shopper influences
• Support the NPD process with analysis to enable faster & better financial & sales performance whilst capitalising on emerging market and consumer trends
• Other duties may be assigned

Bring It!

• Bachelors or Mastersdegree or equivalent
• 3-5 years work experience preferably incategory management &/or insights
• Expert in Excel good working knowledge of PowerPoint
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; a storytelling approach to insight
• FMCG or consumer-facing industry experience
• Excel Power Query
• Business language skills beyond English
• This role will involve some travel to meet UK customers and EMEA distributors

We Got You Covered!

Salary: annually DOE.

As a Great Place to Work Certified company Munchkin is committed to offering the best to our employees.â Employees recieve a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer paid supplemental health coverage generous employer-matched pension contribution paid time off among other key benefits.âMunchkins total rewards are top of market and include competitive salary discretionary bonus and opportunities to earn equity. âImportantly Munchkin fosters the growth potential in everyone by supporting development plans.â

We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At company-wide functions we recognize the talent and dedication of our most valuable assets our people!

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