Manufacturing company is searching for Head of category management (construction finishing materials).
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development and promotion of products as part of the International team as part of the global Category Management initiative in the Russian market
- Develop and maintain knowledge of the market structure, improve the company's current offer, analyze: - competitors (strategic direction, market share, product and service offerings); - customers (expectations, buying behavior, brand knowledge and perception); - market trends (growth/decline areas, macro factors and their impact)
- Identify and develop new opportunities to realize the potential of increasing the market presence of the curated product groups
- Assure the effective management of the product categories throughout their lifecycle by: - regularly reviewing the product range, maintaining a relevant and current offer; - developing a new product launch strategy developed in collaboration with all stakeholders; - implementing the product range / price / sales policy developed in collaboration with Marketing and Sales; - withdrawing products that do not meet current market requirements from the market
- Supporting colleagues in Marketing and Sales; continuous interaction with Purchasing, Sales, Marketing and the General Manager
- Ensuring a high level of customer service at all stages of the supply and sale of goods
- Maintaining up-to-date information about the product and market situation for all stakeholders within the branch in the RF and the business as a whole
- Work on brand awareness and increase brand value, building relationships with key players: customers, suppliers, associations
- Manage and motivate department employees in a subordinate position
- Participation in exhibitions, conferences within the Russian Federation and abroad
Requirements:
- Higher technical or economic education
- Preferably experience in a similar product segment, with a large number of SKU in the work (important)
- Experience in an international company
- Fluent English
- Preferably knowledge of SAP
- Well-developed leadership and communication skills, result-oriented, ability to argue your point of view, attentiveness, analytical skills
- Willingness to travel frequently in Russia and Europe
Conditions:
- Employment under the LC; fixed monthly salary, annual bonus
- Full social package (vacation, sick leave, health insurance and VHI)
- Schedule of work 5 / 2, from 8.30 to 17.30
- Laptop, cell phone, corporate communications
- Corporate training
- Assistance and reimbursement of expenses for visas, flights if necessary
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