Senior Category Manager

<p>We are currently looking for a <strong>Senior Category Manager</strong> who will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies. In this position, you will lead a team of 3 Category managers, ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, contributing to the achievement of our corporate goals.</p><p></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>&gt; Devise and develop marketing strategic plans across all product categories (for Greece and abroad), </p><p>&gt; Lead the Category Team for the successful execution of marketing plans from start to finish, leveraging internal support and driving collaboration,</p><p>&gt; Oversee the overall pricing strategy per category for achieving a competitive position and meet revenue and profitability goals</p><p>&gt; Analyze customer insights, consumer trends, market analysis, and marketing best practices to build successful strategies,</p><p>&gt; Help develop creative briefs and guide creative direction to meet objectives for all advertising communications, including ATL &amp; BTL activities,</p><p>&gt; Identify effectiveness and impact of current marketing initiatives with tracking and analysis, and optimize accordingly,</p><p>&gt; Present ideas and final deliverables to internal and external teams, and communicate with senior leaders about marketing programs and strategies,</p><p>&gt; Analyze reports &amp; ad-hoc analysis, P&amp;L, sales data on a product basis,</p><p>&gt; Monitor competitors’ activities to identify opportunities for growth.</p><p>&gt; Follow the company's procedures and specifications, identifies weaknesses and, if required, suggests corrective actions on them.</p><p><br/> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>&gt; BSc/MSc in Business Administration or Marketing field,</p><p>&gt; Solid knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principles,</p><p>&gt; Proven experience of at least 6 years as a Category Manager, </p><p>&gt; Deep understanding of data analysis, budgeting, and reporting, </p><p>&gt; Combination of strategic thinking &amp; strong tactical execution</p><p>&gt; Excellent knowledge of the English language,</p><p>&gt; Very good knowledge of MS Office,</p><p>&gt; Excellent communication and people skills,</p><p>&gt; An analytical mind with a strategic ability,</p><p>&gt; Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure,</p><p>&gt; Positive, can-do mindset, with the ability to motivate a marketing team.</p><p><br/> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul> <li>Competitive remuneration package</li> <li>Annual bonus based on performance evaluation</li> <li>Private health insurance program</li> <li>Continuous learning &amp; development opportunities.</li> </ul><p></p><p><em>All applications are treated with utmost confidentiality.</em></p>