The Coleman Company is an international leader in the innovation and marketing of well-known outdoor consumer products that are used all over the world. With a revenue of more than 200 millions EUR in the EMEA region, the company encompasses 5 brands and offers a broad range of durables sold through multiple retail channels.

For the EMEA Headquarter in Hattersheim (Frankfurt area) we are looking for a

Associate Category Manager (m/f)

The Associate Category Manager is an entry level, post graduate function, limited for a 24 month period to set yourself up for a career as a business professional in the consumer goods environment, acquiring a thorough understanding of product management functions, in order to perform independently and contribute to the business.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Leads or co-leads projects in close collaboration with the Category Management team, the multifunctional team and EMEA markets.
– Assists in the collection and analysis of consumer and customer insights and translating insights into strong product concepts for future NPD
– Leads or co-leads the development of new products
– Develops clear messaging on consumer relevant benefits and features
– Ensures that pricing and profitability is in line with targets
– Generates ideas how to grow the business more profitably
• Closely interacts with others
– Grows market insights and market understanding through establishing close relationships with local counterparts. Acts as point of contact for market requests.
– Closely collaborates with the Brand & Communication department
• Initiates Communication, Advertising and Promotion
– Creates promotion ideas for its business. Helps driving sales and distribution through merchandising concepts.
– Initiates, directs and executes efficient development of POS material (incl. Packaging and Catalogues) with the objective to drive sales while generating synergies and consistency
• Administers portfolio in relevant systems and derives actionable conclusions for portfolio management

Profile and competences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing (MBA or equivalent is considered a plus)
• First experiences in International Product Management through relevant internships, preferably in Durables
• Interest in strategic and operational work, understands Marketing as a business generalist function (incl. solid understanding of financials) and is eager to holistically learn and drive the business
• Interest in interacting with others: Outstanding communication skills, ability to effectively communicate with a diverse multi-functional team with different personal backgrounds across different locations
• Preferably completed first international experiences, e. g. having studied abroad or having been in touch with different cultures
• Fluent in English is a must (company language), French and/or German is of advantage, each other European language is considered a plus

How to apply:

Please send your CV, covering letter, relevant certificates (academic qualification, previous experience) and earliest start date to:

Coleman EMEA GmbH
attn.: Carmen Rothe
Am Eisernen Steg 20
65795 Hattersheim
or via e-mail to:application@coleman.com

Please find further information about our company and our products @ www.coleman.eu, www.campingaz.com, www.sevylor-europe.com, www.aerobed.co.uk

Link zum Stellenangebot:
http://www.jobboard-deutschland.de/job/522024/associate-category-manager-mf-bei-coleman-gruppe/