This Category Manager role will be a key player within the Iberian sales development team and will also lead the global category development of a new range of products. This role serves as a crucial link between strategic business needs and commercial operations, working closely with the Sales and Marketing Team.This position entails splitting your focus equally between Iberia-related tasks and coordinating category projects on a global scale.What you will doOur category expert's main responsibilities are:Perform analysis around the pet food category and its strategic segments (evolution, market shares, channel vision…)Generate Monthly Business Reviews and deep dive into the key insights identified, to ensure an optimal business grip in the market.Support the Sales Development and KAM teams, providing relevant data about category trends and shopper insights which can be applied to design and strengthen customer business plans.Co-lead & act as a strategic partner for the Marketing area:Define, develop and promote category plans across brandsCo-lead innovationCoordinate and lead Commercial updates to the Iberia Sales Team:Link with AECOC Data & Media for updated information about Affinity's Grocery PortfolioWhat we are looking for University degree or equivalentPrevious experience in Trade Marketing or Marketing in FMCG.Minimum experience of 5 years.Experience in leading transversal projects.Strong analytical and communication skills.High ability to build structured presentations with an impressive and direct flow.Expertise in the use of sell out databases (e.g. Nielsen, Kantar,...)Fluent in Spanish and English.Team work, proactivity and commitment.What we offer Affinity University platform:Professional development opportunities to employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.Pet-friendly officeCelebrations & FunWe cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company's success and the strength of our team. That's why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Our CompanyAffinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats and people to make the world a better place.We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature's Variety, Nature's Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra and more. Currently, we are over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and Snetterton, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!Want to know more about us?Follow us on LinkedIn to get the newest updates and job opportunities. You can also follow us on Instagram to learn more about life at Affinity and hear from our team.#J-18808-Ljbffr
