Job Description

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The Category Manager is accountable for developing robust category strategies for mutual customer and Mars benefit that are routed in Consumer/Shopper Insights . Leverage category knowledge and analysis with team to drive category growth with Mars Customers through direct customer contact. Proactively identify strategic category opportunities for our customers at both business planning timing and on an on-going basis. As well as Develop and disseminate category management best practices across the organization.

The Category Management Manager is responsible for collaborating with Marketing to develop a shared vision for category growth that inspires retailers and supports customer thought leadership. Support for bringing the flywheel to life through reporting and analysis. Lastly Contribute to operating plan achievement for direct area of responsibility

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years Customer Development or Category Management / Shopper Insights experience.
• University Degree or College diploma in related field
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Previous experience in successfully driving category and/or brand by search engine optimization, strategy development, merchandising knowledge and analytical skills are required.
• Sales experience an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced Excel Skills

What will be your key responsibilities?

• The Category Manager role is focused on developing, implementing, and maintaining strategies to deliver results against (1) thought leadership (2) data analysis (3) new products (4) shelf management (5) industry awareness (6). Shared vision with Marketing for category growth (7). Support to bringing the flywheel to life (8). Furthermore, they are responsible in developing the skill sets of their direct reports.

Thought Leadership:

• Develop and Implement Category Principles with retailers that will lead to category growth. Develop Strategic alliance with key retailers.

Developing Reports :

• Works with direct reports to develop their understanding and ownership of business segments plans, priorities and sales strategic objectives
• Leads communication, staffing, training and competency development (PDP) within the customer organization

Data Analysis:

• Responsible for the management of and developing expertise in external market and consumer data sources (AC Nielsen/Springboard etc).
• Focus against further validation of key strategies with shopper / consumer validated data

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we\xe2\x80\x99re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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