Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team in Europe on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and lead the category vision for the avocado and value-added product lines across key European growth markets.
- Lead the development of the short and long-term category agenda in alignment with Westfalia's growth plans, ensuring its execution with customers.
- Translate category insights into actionable recommendations for customers, helping drive category growth through assortment optimisation, shelving strategies, and promotional effectiveness.
- Present category strategies and business reviews to customers, demonstrating growth possibilities for both the category and Westfalia products.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure the alignment of category initiatives with overall business objectives.
- Lead the category development agenda for innovation projects, working with cross-functional teams to introduce new products and improve category offerings.
- Set the agenda for category growth, ensuring the flawless execution of category projects in collaboration with sales and commercial teams.
- Develop customer-specific planograms and assortment strategies, working closely with space management teams.
- A strong background in category management or a related function.
- Prior experience of working within the fresh produce industry, responsible for fruit or vegetables, or dry grocery items.
- Proficiency in English and at least one other European language (Dutch, French, or German), with a willingness to achieve proficiency in the other languages.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with an in-depth understanding of shopper insights, customer knowledge, and category drivers.
- Proven leadership abilities, with experience managing multi-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with strong customer-facing experience.
- Expertise in using MS Office, Nielsen, and customer portals for data analysis and insight generation.
- Bachelor's degree in applied economics, Marketing, or related fields; advanced degree preferred.
- Experience working across multiple European markets, understanding regional market dynamics.
- Prior industry experience within the fresh fruit and vegetable sector.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging with senior management in both internal and customer-facing capacities.
- Ability to manage large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects, demonstrating creativity and flexibility in problem-solving.
- We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that will vary by location. Full details will be shared as part of the interview process.
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Category Manager
4 days ago
Kings Hill, Kent, United Kingdom Westfalia Fruit Full timeCategory Manager - Avocado and Value-Added ProductsWestfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. We are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our team in Europe on a permanent basis.Key Responsibilities:Develop and lead the category vision for the avocado and value-added product...
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Category Manager
4 days ago
Kings Hill, Kent, United Kingdom Westfalia Fruit Full timeCategory Manager - Avocado and Value-Added ProductsWestfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. We are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our team in Europe on a permanent basis.Key Responsibilities:Develop and lead the category vision for the avocado and value-added product...
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European Category Manager
2 weeks ago
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European Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Kings Hill, Kent, United Kingdom Westfalia Fruit Full timeEuropean Category ManagerWestfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. We're seeking a European Category Manager to drive category growth and enhance performance across key European growth markets.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead the category vision for the avocado and value-added...
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European Insights Manager
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European Commercial Director
1 week ago
Kings Hill, Kent, United Kingdom Westfalia Fruit Full timeEuropean Commercial ManagerWestfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Our vertically-integrated supply chain enables us to grow, source, ripen, pack, process, and market quality avocados and fresh produce 365 days a year across the globe.We are recognised as the leading #avoexperts...