Category Manager

Your PurposeReporting to the Head of Retail the Category Manager will support in leading the Category to increase commercial opportunities through the effective management of vendors, assortments, activations and promotions to maximise sales and profits. This is an exciting on-site opportunity and requires the successful candidate to relocate to Geneva, Switzerland.Your ImpactDevelop and execute strategic vision for areas of responsibility consistently evolving tactics based on emerging trends and market updatesTotal margin & mix managementMargin and Mix BudgetsKey Vendor Management (including Set Up, Bid Management and SKU creation)Range & Assortment Maintenance and ReviewPromotional Calendar creation & analysisRetail Pricing – local and competitive and communication to marketing and on-board teamsContract ReviewBuying Team Management & ReviewSpace Management (Macro – floorplans)Reviewing RTMs to optimise stock availability, lead times and MSC costsSeasonal Planning and communicationFirst ship set-up and minimum displayed quantities (MDQ)Updating and maintaining staff incentivesPrice discrepancy management with vendorsYour Journey so farMinimum 5 years of retail buying and/or category management experience. Preferably Travel Retail or Cruise Retail.University Degree in Business Economics, Supply Chain, or ProcurementExperience and success in B2B negotiation skillsTrade Marketing experience desired but not necessaryYour EssentialsFluent in English. Any additional language is a plusExcellent knowledge of Excel and most common Business Intelligence packagesProblem solving, strategic and analytical thinkingStrong inter-personal and communication skillsCustomer focusedEU Passport or right to work in SwitzerlandOur commitmentWe are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!