Category Manager FMCG (m/w/d) Europe für Global Player Lebensmittel

HAPEKO is the first address for professionals and managers in Germany. The focus of the activity is the creation of links between specialists and executives with a professional desire for change and suitable companies. HAPEKO (www.HAPEKO.de) is represented throughout Germany with more than 20 locations.

Our client is a medium-sized, owner-managed and internationally successful food company with 5000 employees worldwide. The company is Hidden Champion in its product niche and develops, produces and markets high-quality products and food solutions in over 30 countries for numerous healthcare and nutrition industries. The distribution takes place mainly in the B2B segment, and the B2C range is currently greatly expanded.

In a newly oriented position, we are looking for a dynamic Category Manager Europe (m/w/d) on behalf of our client in an indefinite setting, which as a specialist for food retailers supports the European sales organization with the aim of unlocking the growth potential in trade. In your role, you are responsible for sales development for consumer markets and products, working closely with the European sales, production, product management and logistics teams, supporting the development and introduction of new markets and actively supporting the development of a framework for further growth in the retail segment.

In our search, we address committed candidates:included in the category management, trade marketing, business or sales development in the environment of food / FMCG. Candidate: Inside with a professional background in shopping are also welcome. It is important to address food and to understand the needs of food retailers in Europe. · Building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with important retail customers and as an interface to the corresponding internal teams · Expansion of business in Europe by national sales teams organized in a matrix organisation; Travel percentage approx. 15% · Assessment of customer needs and development of customized solutions · Negotiating contracts, prices and payment terms with customers with the aim of increasing sales · Development and implementation of customer plans to advance growth · Tracking important key figures, compiling reports and providing insights for management · Permanent competition and market analysis and deriving recommendations

Successful degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain Management Multiannual experience in purchasing, category management, account management, or in business development in the environment of food or FMCG; ideally experience in retail or LEH Embossed initiative, strong communication skills, sovereign appearance and ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders (networking) negotiating skills combined with high problem-solving competence and strong customer orientation Ability to analyze data, identify trends and make data-based decisions Experience in handling CRM systems to manage customer relationships and to track sales activities German excellent, English fluent in word and writing

Valuable, open and supportive corporate culture Great design playroom and the possibility to leave your own “footprint” Possibility to actively engage and move a lot in an international family business on short decision-making 100% remote work possible European travel activity Attractive remuneration plus credit and company car JOBV1_EN