Senior Manager Global Category Management – Consumer Brands (f/m/d)

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Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda®, Gimi®, Wettex® and Marigold®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.

You support our team as

Senior Manager Global Category Management – Consumer Brands (f/m/d)

• Shape and drive the global category strategy, setting strategic priorities through the Category Flywheel and tracking progress against key growth targets.
• Identify new growth opportunities and translate 3-year ambitions into clear priorities across product segments, channels and markets.
• Develop global category growth platforms and compelling trade stories rooted in consumer and shopper insights.
• Lead strategic category and marketing initiatives and bring forward recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with Global Insights, Innovation and other key functions to identify consumer needs, market trends and future growth opportunities.
• Drive strategic planning and performance tracking across key category priorities.
• Explore new growth territories beyond the core business, including adjacent categories, strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities.

• University degree, ideally in business studies, economics or an MBA.
• Experience in FMCG marketing or commercial functions combined with strategy consulting or corporate strategy – ideally at a top-tier strategy consultancy, Big 4/Big 5 advisory firm or in a comparable strategic planning role.
• Proven track record in developing growth strategies, business cases and executive-level recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills in business analytics and market assessment, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.
• Advanced knowledge of FMCG marketing, sales and category management, strong financial and commercial acumen and a solid understanding of consumer insights; local or regional marketing experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level storytelling and presentations.
• Strategic, structured and hypothesis-driven mindset with a strong consumer focus and the ability to inspire teams for transformation and growth.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Flexible Work Models

We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.

Cafeteria/ Canteen

We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.

International Opportunities

Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

Personal Development

We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Employee discounts

Opportunities for deals on products and services.

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