GROWTH COMPANY IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY
- Our client is an internationally successful and rapidly growing company in the food industry
- With more than 3,500 employees across numerous production sites, the group generates revenue of over €1 billion
- The company develops and produces a broad portfolio of high-quality food products, including excellent convenience foods
- The group combines traditional craftsmanship with modern food production, innovative strength, and a consistent focus on the customer
- Due to continued qualitative and quantitative growth, we are seeking an entrepreneurial and strategically minded Business Development / Category Manager (m/f/d) who will identify new corporate and business opportunities and make a significant contribution to the expansion of the business
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Developing long-term strategies for the Group’s affiliated companies across various product and customer segments
- Analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities using data platforms; conducting modeling, commercial due diligence, and market feasibility studies
- Developing category leadership programs to support sales, as well as compelling management presentations and narratives for various stakeholders
- Managing processes following corporate acquisitions and ensuring the timely implementation of key workstreams and integration measures
- Facilitation of cross-functional workshops and governance development
- The position reports directly to the Managing Director of the German Business Unit as a staff function
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
- Opportunity to join an internationally successful and growing corporate group
- A strategically important business development role with direct influence on future growth
- Significant autonomy in shaping strategic corporate development
- Independent and entrepreneurial work with short decision-making paths
- An international, collaborative environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth
- Flat hierarchies and straightforward communication channels
- Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior management
YOUR PROFILE
- At least 5 years of experience as a management consultant, business developer, or category manager (m/f/d) in the FMCG sector
- Expertise in the following areas: Business Development / Category Management, FMCG multichannel strategies, process innovation, and project management
- Entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, analytical and consulting skills, combined with a hands-on approach, excellent execution, and the ability to motivate others
- Strong drive to succeed, creativity, and flexibility in finding solutions, while also being a positive team player
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or comparable education with substantial experience in project and data management
- High mobility; very good command of English
We look forward to getting to know you
If your skills and experience align with this position, we look forward to receiving your detailed application materials. Manfred Wulf will be happy to advise you by phone at +49 421 22 33 93 0.
Please send your application materials to bewerbung@incharge-management.com with
Reference: BDM-DE
Information on earliest start date/salary expectations
We will, of course, treat your application materials and personal data as strictly confidential. We will only forward them to our client after receiving your explicit approval.
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