Category Manager

Our client is a well-established company in the beauty industry, acting as a distributor for a diverse portfolio of international perfume and cosmetics brands across both premium and mass-market segments.

We are currently looking for a Category Manager who will play a key role in developing and coordinating the strategy, growth and commercial performance of assigned beauty categories and product portfolios on the local market.

Role Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for developing category strategies, analyzing market and consumer trends, identifying growth opportunities and coordinating commercial initiatives aimed at strengthening category performance and profitability.

You will work closely with internal departments such as Sales, Trade Marketing, Key Accounts and Supply Chain, contributing to assortment development, product launches, promotional activities, distribution strategies and overall business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with overall business objectives;
• Manage and develop assigned beauty categories and product portfolios, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability;
• Analyze market trends, consumer and shopper behavior, competitor activity and category performance to identify business opportunities;
• Monitor sales evolution, market performance, profitability and key category KPIs;
• Analyze assortment performance and identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and development;
• Coordinate promotional plans and commercial initiatives together with Sales and Trade Marketing;
• Collaborate with Key Accounts to support category development, product listings, visibility and sell-out growth;
• Support new product launches and go-to-market initiatives, ensuring appropriate market positioning and commercial execution;
• Contribute to forecasting, demand planning and stock management processes;
• Monitor pricing, promotional performance and return on investment;
• Manage allocated category budgets and monitor marketing investments;
• Prepare category reviews, market analyses, performance reports and business presentations;
• Identify opportunities to strengthen distribution, visibility and commercial performance across relevant channels;
• Ensure effective collaboration between internal teams to support successful category execution.

Candidate Profile

• University degree, preferably in Marketing, Economics or Business Administration;
• Previous experience in Category Management, Brand Management, Product Management, Trade Marketing or Commercial roles;
• Experience within beauty, cosmetics, FMCG, retail or consumer goods represents a strong advantage;
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset, with the ability to translate market data into actionable business recommendations;
• Good understanding of category performance, sales dynamics, promotions and portfolio management;
• Very good communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint;
• Fluent English;
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently and take ownership of assigned categories;
• Proactive, hands-on approach and strong business orientation.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance package;
• Product bonuses for special occasions;
• Special discounts for purchasing beauty products for personal use;
• Access to professional trainings and development programs;
• Additional vacation day every three years;
• Opportunity to work with an international portfolio of beauty and cosmetics brands.

If you are passionate about the beauty and cosmetics industry and are looking for an opportunity where you can combine commercial thinking, category development and market insight to contribute directly to the growth of an international brand portfolio, we would be happy to hear from you.