Category Specialist - Sweet Products

About the Role

Join our team as a Category Specialist focused on the delightful sweet products segment. You will spearhead the development and execution of category strategies aimed at boosting growth and enhancing customer engagement. This position requires market evaluation, trend monitoring, and collaboration across teams to ensure an attractive and competitive sweets assortment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze consumer behavior and market trends related to sweets to guide assortment and pricing decisions.
• Establish and maintain supplier partnerships that ensure top-quality sweet products while optimizing cost efficiency and stock levels.
• Partner with merchandising and marketing to improve product placement and design impactful promotions.
• Track category performance using relevant metrics and data-driven insights to improve sales and profitability.
• Regularly review and adjust category strategies to align with evolving market needs and company goals.
• Support the planning and launch of seasonal and promotional items within the sweets category.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two years in category management, product management, or buying, ideally in food or sweets.
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret data and convert it into actionable strategies.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills for building strong supplier and internal relationships.
• Proficient with data analysis software, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• A creative approach coupled with enthusiasm for sweet products and consumer trends.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams in a dynamic setting.