Strategic Category Leader

hace 4 semanas

Madrid, Madrid, España Beam Suntory A tiempo completo

Why is this position significant?

The Strategic Category Leader plays a crucial role in steering the category vision and formulating comprehensive long-term strategies that foster sustainable growth for Beam Suntory. This position is integral in shaping growth initiatives and aligning commercial and brand objectives in collaboration with Marketing, Revenue Growth, and Sales teams.

This individual is a collaborative team member, tasked with enhancing customer relationships to achieve category-level growth through the delivery of strategic insights grounded in macro trends, category-specific data, and shopper behaviors.

The Strategic Category Leader is accountable for developing and directing the category strategy for the Beam Suntory portfolio. This role is designed to bridge the company and its customers, continuously identifying mid- to long-term growth opportunities and the strategic roles our portfolio plays within them. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the category, the roles of various channels and retailers, and their respective category strategies and priorities, while working closely with Marketing, Sales, Insights, Revenue Growth, and Planning teams.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in FMCG Category Management

• Preferred 2 years in FMCG National Account Sales Management

• University Degree in Commerce or Business Discipline (preferred)

• Advanced Project Management skills

• Proficient in database tools (Nielsen, IRI, Kantar)

• Strong analytical skills with a solid foundation in statistics, mathematics, or business analytics

• Expertise in applying shopper and behavioral insights

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job-Specific Competencies

• Ability to craft and communicate a strategic framework

• Proficient in synthesizing diverse data and insights, simplifying complex information

• Capacity to shift focus between detailed analysis and overarching strategies

• Innovative thinker, capable of challenging the status quo

• Ability to balance conceptual and practical thinking, driven by a genuine desire to achieve results and positively impact customers

• Skilled in influencing and challenging perspectives across a wide range of stakeholders

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners

• Strong commercial acumen, customer management, and collaboration skills are essential

• Expertise in creating synergies across consumer, shopper, and customer agendas

• Demonstrated leadership qualities, influence, and sound judgment

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively within teams

• Self-driven, responsive, and persistent

Key Relationships

• Channel Managers and Activation Managers

• Sales Managers

• Commercial Finance Managers

• Marketing Team

• Innovation Team

• Insights Manager

• Beam Suntory International Category Team

At Beam Suntory, we prioritize our people and believe in fostering diverse and inclusive environments where unique insights, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, ensuring that all recruitment and hiring decisions are based solely on an applicant's skills and experience.

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