As a Category Management Specialist, you will be responsible for localizing and executing category and trade marketing strategies for the Italian market. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and other key departments to strengthen our brand presence at the point of sale and maintain our competitive edge.
Your main responsibilities include
1. Developing and adapting selling stories tailored to the Italian market
2. Supporting sales teams during negotiations with actionable insights and relevant data
3. Implementing and optimizing global category management tools
4. Planning and managing national promotional calendars
5. Leading in-store activation initiatives (e.g. contests, secondary placements, promotions, hostess activities)
6. Analyzing market trends and competitor activities to optimize assortments
7. Collaborating with Marketing and Business Directors to align category strategies with business goals
Your Profile
8. University degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
9. 3-4 years of experience in category management, trade marketing, or sales
10. Strong knowledge of sales and marketing strategies
11. Analytical and creative thinking skills
12. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
13. Independent and structured working style
14. Fluent in Italian and English
What We Offer
15. An international, family-owned company that cares about people and the planet
16. Exciting role with a wide range of tasks and responsibilities
17. Structured onboarding plan that enables our new employees to join the company quickly and successfully
18. Professional and personal training at our "Loacker Academy"
19. Company canteen
Location: Bozen/Bolzano
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Your contact person for this position:
Stefanie Prader
Talent Acquisition
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What awaits you
20. International and family owned company
21. Professional and Personal development supported by a dedicated plattform
22. Jobspecific, structured and detailed onboarding phase
23. Company restaurant with wholesome and healthy cuisine
24. Flexible working hours and home office opportunity (if the job allows that)
25. And a whole lot of crispy wafers...
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