Category Specialist Milano

Category Specialist
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

MISSION

Maximize the contribution of the category in terms of sell-out, margin, and market share.

Define the category strategy and the mix of leverages: assortment, merchandising, promotion, communication, and price.

**KEY RESPONSABILITIES

- Participate in the development of category strategy in alignment with the headquarters

- Adapt assortment & merchandising plans to local needs in cooperation with Sales and Merchandising team

- Plan and secure key animation slots with the right product assortment and relevant for beauty trend cooperating with trade marketing team

- Participate in development & Implementation brands' marketing plans looking for exclusivity partnerships

- Negotiate with suppliers creating strong relationships to maximize partnerships

- Data analysis and definition of action plans to improve Sales and gain market share

**PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

- Great Knowledge of Purchasing or Product management

- Great knowledge of market beauty trends (products and brands)

- Great communication and relational skills to pursue goals with both internal and external stakeholders

- Benchmark and competitor analysis

- Analytical skills and sensitivity to number are required

- English is a must