Category Development Manager (m/f/d)
Flexible at our European locations/ Fulltime
STUDEX® is the world’s largest manufacturer of ear piercing systems and accessories. The parent company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Around 1,000 employees currently work for STUDEX® worldwide.
STUDEX® of Europe GmbH, as the European headquarters, manages all customers and subsidiaries across Europe.
Your Mission
As Category Development Manager (m/f/d), you’ll own and grow a strategic product category across key European markets—turning a strong product into a winning retail concept. You’ll drive customer growth, boostsales, and travel regularly to engage retailers, visit stores, and align cross-functional teams across countries.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the European category strategy, identifying growth opportunities and market potential
- Create compelling retail concepts and in-store experiences tailored to different regions
- Acquire and onboard new retail and B2B customers in close collaboration with Sales teams
- Lead cross-functional alignment to ensure smooth product launches across markets
- Track performance and continuously optimize assortments, promotions, and logistics
Your Profile
- 4–6 years of experience in category management, trade marketing, or product/brand development within FMCG or consumer goods
- Proven track record of launching products into new channels or customer groups and surpassing growth targets, ideally across Europe
- End-to-end ownership mindset—from concept and planograms to supply chain and P&L
- Excellent communicator and relationship-builder, confident working across cultures
- Willingness to travel frequently across Europe
- Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to turn insights into action
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus
What we offer
- A dynamic, creative role in a growing international company—shaping in-store experiences for leading B2B brands across Europe
- Full ownership: From concept to execution, you’ll bring your ideas to life directly at the point of sale
- We offer appropriate remuneration in line with your experience and responsibilities
Shine with us – and let your vision sparkle across Europe!
We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV, salary expectations, and your earliest possible start date: hr@studexeurope.com
STUDEX® of Europe GmbH
Selina Franz
Untere Wiesen 3
6800 Feldkirch
Austria
T: +43 5522 2285014
www.studex.eu
