Head of Category and Channel Strategy

Your responsibilities

As the lead for category and channel strategy, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies that align with our business objectives. You will identify growth opportunities by leveraging market, customer, and competitive insights to drive sustainable growth and maximize business results. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Creating and executing category and channel strategies that reflect the company's vision and operational goals.
• Leading commercial planning efforts, including investment allocation and performance evaluation to support strategic initiatives.
• Driving effective channel execution through optimization of assortment, pricing, promotions, and visibility to enhance brand performance.
• Collaborating with commercial, finance, and operations teams to ensure accurate forecasting and business planning.
• Monitoring and analyzing business performance metrics to provide actionable recommendations that enhance overall results.
• Leading and nurturing a high-performing strategy and planning team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Your profile

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field and possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in Category Management, Trade Marketing, or Channel Marketing. You should have:

• Significant experience in category management, commercial strategy, or channel planning, with a strong track record of driving impactful business results.
• Exceptional analytical and commercial skills, enabling you to derive insights from data and translate them into effective strategies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively, utilizing excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and lead teams across various functions.
• A demonstrated capability in strategic thinking and problem-solving, with a focus on execution and performance enhancement.
• Effective leadership skills with experience in developing talent and leading teams towards achieving ambitious goals.
• Good experiences in both Modern Trade and Traditional Trade Channel are very much preferred.

The offer

We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are prioritized. Joining our team means being part of a forward-thinking organization that values strategic insights and fosters excellence at every level. You will have the opportunity to lead critical initiatives that directly impact our company’s success while working with cross-functional teams and industry experts. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you will gain access to ongoing training and development opportunities that will help you thrive in your career. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our category and channel strategies in the FMCG sector.