CATEGORY SPECIALIST (ROYAL CANIN)

Category Specialist Iberia THE JOB:Provide internal and external relevant information and data flow to the demand organization to ensure customer centricity and consumer driven decisions. Create and coordinate the Category Management Vision, design strategies, identify potential and initiate projects that will ensure category growth and RC market share, through the development of the optimal shopping experience, portfolio, assortment, and in-store leadership.Guarantee a consistent execution aligned with the Mars Petcare vision and leading the deployment of Royal CaninPerfect Store project (responsible for the development of a roadmap to deploy the program and for establishingthe support tools, materials and resources required to do this).What will be your Key Responsibilities?Gather, implement and manage market research, analyzing qualitative and quantitative market data in the category including Nielsen, VMS, KA sellout, shopper & consumer insights… to provide the business with this valuable information, and to create value propositions and action plans that will help to category growth and adapt the trade marketing activity accordingly.Effective follow up of retail sales prices, market & competitors analysis to nourish the RC go-to-market pricing strategy and ensuring SRM correct implementation.Leverage on key sales analytics and shopper insights to build sales acceleration programs in collaboration with marketing, sales & customer service teams: category, promo, merchandising, brand visibility, sku listing, customer ad-hoc plans, ND acceleration, retail coverage. It includes Sales productivity analysis (by pillar, area, distribution channel…).In close coordination with Marketing and Corporate Affairs, act as a center of expertise for knowledge transfer, RC sales capabilities, and trainings for customers on Petcare Category.Lead the SciHN Royal Canin Category Vision adapted to Iberia, deploying it internally and engaging all our customers. Give cross-pillar support in the definition of the category plans and its execution from the point of view of the category and shopper knowledge.In collaboration with sales teams, drive Category Partnerships with KA, chains and Marbel customers (A+B), leveraged on market data and consumer insightsSupport KAMs developing business strategies to increase market share in top customers (KA), including promotional plans, portfolio, planograms, layouts, and category and marketing projects.Deploy the ideal shopping experience designed by Global (Perfect Store) based on the insights of shopper and client. Detail out Perfect Store Program scope, ambition, roadmap and governance model with the support of the Pillar Head and the Global Perfect Store ManagerEnsure Perfect Store implementation (including product range and decision making tree), building an effective cross-functional Perfect Store working team and assigning clear ownership and accountabilities on the identified work streams (Marketing, Merchandising, Sales teams…).What are we looking for?Higher University degree, preferably in Marketing or ADE> 5 years experience in Category Management/Sales, preferably in FMCGUse of Category management toolsAbility to create strong relationships across internal departments & external partnersOffice (Excel & Power Point)Fluent in English, both written and spokenBusiness travel is requiredWhat can you expect from Mars?Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.