Your Role
We are looking for a Trade Category Manager to join our Trade Marketing Team in the Italian
Original Grocery business unit, reporting to the Senior Trade Category Manager.
The candidate will be accountable for the 360° plans and profitable growth on the main Italian
customers through identification and implementation of key strategic levers.
What you will do
- Define and implement key strategies (based on company priorities and guidelines) for specific customers
- Work with NAM/KAM to define the medium- and long-term role and strategy for the customers
- Analyze customer data (sell in & sell out) to review performances and take fact-based decisions
- Create customer plans on a yearly base, track performances and be proactive in taking course corrections
- Prepare ad hoc presentations & trade stories to be regularly shared with sales team and customers
- Organize T2T meetings
- Work on the 4Ps in order to increase brand performances
- Develop ad-hoc projects for customers: planograms design (with Category Team), website review and analysis, development of POS events (materials, hostesses)
- Budget management
What we are looking for
- Degree in Economics or similar
- 3-4 years of experience in a similar position within an FMCG business
- Experience in the field will be a plus
- Fluency in English
- Excellent analytical skills
- Able to practice active listening to market inputs
- Results driven
- Flexible and able to work in a multifunctional team
- Good communication skills and team work
- Good proactivity and leadership
What we offer
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible working hours
- Ticket Restaurants
- Amazon product discount
- Free Parking
- Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
- Celebrations & Fun
We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
Our Company
Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.
We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.
So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!
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