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Category Manager

Job Details

Contract Type:
Limited, 1 Year / Full-Time
Job Start Date:
5/26/2025
Country / City:
Sweden / Gothenburg
Company:
Beiersdorf Aktiebolag
Job Function:
Sales

Your Tasks

  • Be the category expert, responsible for strategies related to assortment, channels, promotions, and more.
  • Collaborate closely with Key Account Managers (KAM), Sweden Brand Managers, and Shopper Marketing.
  • Actively participate in go-to-market plans, identifying potential opportunities, and developing and delivering conceptual sales presentations to KAM.
  • Attend and present at customer meetings as the category expert, helping customers grow their categories.
  • Train KAMs and sales representatives within your categories.
  • Track local and EU core assortments, identifying gaps in listings and weighted distribution.
  • Understand what drives shoppers in each category and uncover opportunities in product and channel distribution.
  • Optimize the profit pool to create win-win strategies with customers.
  • Define promotional strategies by category and channel, drive promotional effectiveness, and ensure the implementation of these strategies.
  • Analyze TRAX in-store data and suggest improvements to plans.
  • Analyze business performance and initiate action plans to address potential gaps.

Your Profile

  • University degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Previous experience and confidence in category management, marketing, sales, or a similar area.
  • Analytical and strategic mindset with a passion for driving profitable growth.
  • Passionate and self-driven, motivated by making a difference.
  • Ability to drive category engagement within the sales team.
  • Project management experience is a plus.
  • Strong interest in the intersection of marketing and sales, with an understanding of the diverse needs of consumers, shoppers, and retailers.
  • Fluency in English and Swedish is required for this role.

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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.