Category Manager GUM Iberia

ABOUT CHUPA CHUPS – A PERFETTI VAN MELLE COMPANY

Perfetti van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Employing over 18.000 people and operating 36 companies throughout the world, Perfetti van Melle has a true global reach: it is present in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas.

Our brands convey the passion we have for our products. We continuously explore new ways of doing things and innovative ideas that will inspire and delight our consumers worldwide. Our brands Chupa Chups, Smint, Mentos and Trident gratify, refresh and inspire consumers of all ages around the globe.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reporting to the Trade Marketing Director Iberia, the successful candidate will be required to:

• Lead the analysis and the interpretation of the Iberian Gum category and its consumer trends.
• Develop the long-term strategy per channel/subchannel of the category  with the pricing, assortment, POS execution and promotional levers.
• Collaborates with the Marketing team in the elaboration of the Iberia Gum brand and innovation plans.
• Co-lead with the KA the Portuguese TT and CVS customers under his/her responsibility in deploying the assortment, pricing, promo and POS execution strategy.
• Supervise and give support to the category OT specialist in deploying the assortment, pricing, promo and POS execution strategy within the Portuguese OT customers.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Educational background: Degree in Business Administration or similar degree.
• Fluency in English, Portuguese and Spanish is a must.
• At least 5 years of experience as in the FMCG industry in OT channel and 2-3 experience as Category Manager.
• Advanced user of Excel, MS Office, Nielsen and other market reports.
• Previous experience with Spaceman or similar programs is required.
• Previous experience with Power BI would be a plus.
• Strong analytical skills: Ability to analyse and interpret market research and data and  turn these into actionable insights.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environment.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND WHEN WORKING AT CHUPA CHUPS – PERFETTI VAN MELLE

• Work in a dynamic environment and young team.
• Work with some of the biggest brands in Confectionery world, and also with the most passionate people.
• The opportunity to develop yourself in the FMCG industry within the most iconic lollipops brand around the globe.
• Benefits package and hybrid work model.
• Group e-learning platform.

WE CARE FOR OUR PEOPLE

At Perfetti Van Melle we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being. Join the Sweet Life by applying today! 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

We are always looking for the best candidates, so if you think you would be a good fit even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements we would love to hear from you!