Category Manager
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Job description
Why we are here
Tony’s Chocolonely is committed to ending exploitation in cocoa. We are an impact company that makes chocolate, not a chocolate company that makes an impact. With incredibly tasty chocolate, we lead by example, demonstrating that ethical practices and commercial success can go hand in hand. Through Tony's Open Chain (TOC), mission allies like Albert Heijn, Ben & Jerry's, Hema, and Aldi have embraced a fairer, more transparent supply chain for their chocolate too.
What you will do
As a Category Manager (5-month contract from 1st of December till end of April as a Maternity cover) at Tony's Chocolonely, you’ll establish Tony’s as a key category partner for our customers in the Benelux region. You’ll leverage market data, including Nielsen insights, to craft strategies that drive growth in revenue, profit, and market share for both Tony’s and our retail partners. Working closely with the Benelux Sales team and reporting to the Category Management Lead, you'll optimize shelf presence, enhance promotional effectiveness, and ensure that our category vision is executed effectively and delivers significant impact.
All wrapped up
- Translate market insights, trends, and data into actionable insights to strengthen Tony’s position as a top category partner.
- Analyze customer and shopper insights using Nielsen data to identify trends and drive data-driven decision making in our (leadership) team.
- Advise retail partners on assortment optimization and strategies to maximize category growth.
- Develop trade decks and promotional strategies in collaboration with the marketing- and sales team, ensuring alignment for new product launches and seasonal products.
- Provide cross-functional support, assisting account managers and marketing teams with customer presentations, budget inputs, and strategy execution.
Job requirements
Our perfect New Edition
- 2 years of experience in Category Management or a similar role like Trade Marketing, preferably in FMCG or a big consumer brand with a focus on driving in store visibility, optimizing product placement, and increasing category growth.
- Experience with Nielsen data and advanced analytics tools, such as price and promo elasticity, to inform strategic decisions.
- Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and the ability to interpret complex market and sales data, while translating this into dummy-proof presentations.
- Basic understanding of P&L statements and experience in assessing the financial impact of category decisions.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build strong relationships with retail partners and stakeholders.
- We are all about being more in person than apart; this means we offer flexibility but see each other in the office on average 3 days a week. More is fine too!
- Believe wholeheartedly in Tony’s mission. You live our core values: outspoken, willful, entrepreneurial and makes you smile.
Our benefits (the icing on the cake)
At Tony's you will get the opportunity to be part of something extraordinary; first and foremost, by making a real impact in the world but also enjoying the nice benefits we provide as you help us succeed. We’re dedicated to enabling all Tonys to grow and develop their careers and therefore we offer training programs, regular feedback cycles, coaching and a generous L&D budget. We also offer a wide range of additional benefits, including a luxurious vega-lunch, company bonus, minimum of 28 holidays, inspirational team updates, unforgettable events like the Tony's Carnaval and unlimited chocolate. But we also know chocolate won’t cover the bills, so we’ve made sure your salary is just as rewarding, for this role that means a salary between 46-58k on a yearly basis, including holiday pay.
Sounds like you?
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! If you're ready to take the chocolate industry to new heights with us, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your direct application, no agencies. We can't wait to hear from you!
Everybody is welcome to apply. From classics to limited editions, we know that different flavors make life more inspiring. And not just in our chocolate assortment. At Tony’s, we welcome everyone with equal enthusiasm – regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or veteran status. Crazy about chocolate, serious about people.
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Amsterdam, Netherlands
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