For the Italian Sales & Marketing headquarters of Legnano (Milan), we are looking for a passionate Category Manager to join the Customer Marketing Department.In this role you will focus on Italy objectives across Personal Care and Consumer Tissue categories by improving retailers' category performance and ensuring Essity delivers on its goals.If you are someone who embodies our values, enjoys challenging the status quo, and thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to meet you.Please note the following announcement is for aFixed-Term Contract of 12 months.About The RoleAs a Category Manager, you will work on International Brands like TENA®, Nuvenia®, Tempo® and Demak'Up® closely with our Customer Marketing Manager in defining category plans and implementing category management for an area (product category and/or customer) with lower complexity and/or lower strategic importance to execute the country/regional category management priorities.What You Will DoDeliver range review recommendations to assigned customersDevelop shelf approach recommendations based on data and insights, and build planograms for our partner clientsSupport Sales proactively in defining customer strategies and advising them on what to do for the categories managedDevelop support material for innovation and key activities (folders, teasers, displays, pop material, in-store communication and Shopper and Customized Activities)Prepare and present Business Reviews, Action Plans and Projects with high visibility at all levels of the company (Top management, Marketing, Sales)Cascade monthly reports (tracking market, brands, retailer performances, causes and effects) to the Business UnitAssist the team in the Business Planning CycleWho You AreUniversity Degree in Economics, Marketing or equivalent field of studyYou have previous experience in a similar role (Consulting, Controlling, Analytical Marketing) in a complex FMCG CompanyFluency in both English and Italian languageFamil