Category Strategy Manager

As part of the Central Eurasia Category Team, you will drive Category First mindset in our cluster, co-pilot our regional portfolio team on long term portfolio choices, in line with category & shopper trends and provide strategic guidance for category development from a channel & brand tech view across all CEA markets for our sales & market category managers.What are we looking for?1. Education & Professional Qualification:Degree in Economics/ Marketing/ Finance;English at advanced level;Expert user of MS Office;Continuous data/research experience (i.e. Nielsen, GFK, Spaceman)2. Knowledge/Experience4+ years relevant experience in Sales, Data Analytics, Insights, Research in FMCG or at Research AgencyCategory or Brand Management experience is preferredAnalytical skills and demonstrated ability to create a narrative from analysis/insightsWhat will be your key responsibilities?Deployment & localization & roll out of category vision and strategiesLead the category & channel headspace for growth analysis, incorporating audited and non audited dataProvide clear channel insights & requirements to Demand (Portfolio, Activation & Strategic Revenue Management) & Sales teamsDesign the shelf of the future by segment in partnership with Perfect Store teamCoaching & guidance for Market Category Managers (i.e. global/regional best practice)Key member of strategic business signature processesWhat can you expect from Mars?Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.