Category Manager NL

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 
 

What makes working for Kimberly-Clark so special?

About Us

Kleenex®. Page®.  Huggies®. DryNites®. Kotex®. Depend®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Excited yet?

You should be! Not only do our brands already have a rich heritage but fuelled by increasing brand investments and strong product innovation, we also have bold plans to further accelerate growth over the coming years.

The Role:

Within the K-C NL Commercial Team, we are looking for a Category Manager for our brands Kleenex® and Page®. You will utilise your exceptional understanding of shopper insights and data driven trends to become a trusted partner and drive category growth for the retailer and K-C.

Deliver strong shopper, consumer, and market insights using data from Nielsen (Discover), GFK, and retailer data tools such as SIS and 7even.

Analyse category, brand, and promotions in collaboration with Marketing & Sales, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

Develop and implement channel and customer strategies, focusing on assortment, pricing/promotions, in-store presentation, and innovation.

Represent the voice of the customer for internal stakeholders, identifying and addressing customer/retailer needs.

Act as the objective external advisor for category growth plans for Key Accounts.

Lead both short-term and long-term category agendas based on insights, co-leading strategic decisions on innovation opportunities and implementation strategies.

Visit customers with Sales, working on customer category objectives and presenting category management reviews.

Contribute to persuasive Sales and Marketing presentations as a credible Category Management expert.

Participate in internal commercial meetings, discussing insights from the latest category developments.

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales growth, market share and DPSM.

Skills and Experience

Demonstrates high analytical skills and the ability to synthesize multiple information sources into a compelling narrative.

Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Exhibits a strong drive to achieve high standards, demonstrating resilience and the ability to overcome barriers.

Significant experience in a commercial, customer-facing role with a solid background in sales/category development.

In-depth knowledge of category fundamentals, including experience leading range reviews and category projects with major retailers.

Highly competent in using Microsoft Office tools and Nielsen/IRI systems.

Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization.

Degree-level education or equivalent is preferred, but not essential.

Fluent in Dutch (native speaker) and professional proficiency in English.

What kind of team will you be joining?

In this role you will be part of the Benelux organization. The Benelux-team is a young, dynamic team with a close group of colleagues that are authentic, accountable, innovative, and caring to each other and their communities. Beginning of this year, we even won the prestigious Dutch IndustributieTrofee 2024 for best company in Home Care & Personal Care! Good collaboration with your retailers only works if your team works. Getting excited to join this team?

What can you expect from us?

We offer lots of opportunities for professional and personal growth! Our employees appreciate both the open work environment and the global nature of our company. In addition, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. On top of all that, you will be part of our yearly (inter)national events, such as the Consumer Conference, Midwinter-party and the Annual Brand Plans. If original thinking and a passion to win inspires you, please join our team and Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.

Total Benefits 

We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance.  Our belief in promoting a healthy work-life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well-being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to reimbursement for gym and internet expenses, participation in a collective health insurance, a flexible hybrid working environment, and free lunch at the office.

To Be Considered  

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will then review your application and follow up with you if you seem like a great fit for this role  

And finally, the small print….   
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

Kimberly-Clark is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

KC is a sponsor of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation Good Recruitment Campaign

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Primary LocationEde Office

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Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time