CARE CHANGES EVERYTHING.

Category Development Manager

Job Details

Contract Type:
Unlimited / Full-Time
Job Start Date:
9/1/2025
Country / City:
Türkiye / Istanbul
Company:
NIVEA Beiersdorf Turkey
Job Function:
Sales

Additional information

About the job

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin - and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values - CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.


Role Overview

As a Sales Key Account Manager, you will lead to develop and manage category strategies across channel and customers, and direct implementation of category and brand plans.

Your Tasks

Act as center of excellence on Channel, Shopper and POP as a main function
Develop/co-develop, implement, and monitor/review all activities of the Category that require trade and/or in-store implementation in coordination with Channel / Account Manager
Execute category plans in the defined channel
Track Customer Contribution Statement
Implement category management/ captainship projects
Actively involve in Monthly Business Plan cycle and give input to Demand Planner
SKU optimization per customer/store size - shared responsibility with SCM Executive
Develop channel strategy for categories
Target setting for sales incentive for the defined channel by being aligned with Key Accounts & Channel Manager


Your Profile

Graduated from a reputable university
At least 7 years of experience in Sales or Trade Marketing Divisions
Analytical Thinking Skills and Can-Do Approach
Advanced in English Advanced in MS Office programs

Additional Information

We embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and are committed to providing equitable opportunities to all of our applicants - regardless of race, gender, age, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation & gender identity, disability, cultural, ethnic or national origins. We would therefore kindly ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates) and encourage you to upload your CV without a picture.

We support flexible working, including job-sharing. Though our ambitions are serious, the team is energetic and inclusive and will offer you a great place to thrive. We believe there is immense power in diversity and aim to recruit and nurture talent who think and act differently.

Nivea Beiersdorf Turkey office in İstanbul Ayazağa region is the primary location for this position. Therefore, we recommend residence in Istanbul. Working model will be hybrid for this role, 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The exact arrangement of this agreement in the relevant team will be explained in a personal conversation.

YOUR BENEFITS

    Buddy and Mentoring
    International Work Environment
    Flexible Working Hours
    Attractive Salary
    Buddy and Mentoring
    International Work Environment
    Flexible Working Hours
    Attractive Salary
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      Get to know: Maureen

      Marketing is more than selling—it's about shaping emotions, understanding people, and building connections. It's a journey of creativity, collaboration, and curiosity, where every campaign helps people fall in love with our brands and their skin. Through marketing, I've learned to embrace challenges, stay curious, and unlock endless potential.