At Paulig, we believe every meal counts. As an international player in the food and beverage industry we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter.
We are now seeking a Category Manager to help us to further build the future of food.
As an internationally focused Category Manager you will join a dynamic team and drive the Customer Brands (Private Label) business area to new heights! You'll drive growth in volume, value, market share, and profit, establishing Paulig as the preferred partner to FMCG retailers across Europe. Your role will involvedeveloping expert category, market and customer understanding, building strong relationships across multiple functions, crafting category plans, and driving sustainable, profitable, data-informed growth.
What you will do
Adapt Growth Strategies:
Transform global growth strategies into local action plans.
Ad Hoc Studies and Market Data:
Plan for sufficient provision of market and shopper data to size opportunities, build category plans and equip the business with insights.
Insight Communication:
Research and proactively share insights to influence strategy, highlighting implications to senior management and driving change.
Data Analysis:
Analyze customer and market data, providing clear, actionable recommendations and presenting findings to customers and internally
Workshop Leadership:
Develop and lead workshops to enhance the commercial team's skills.
Category Ownership:
Take ownership of your categories, become an expert through analysis and collaboration, initiating proposals to customers and managing requests.
Stakeholder Interaction:
Maintain close interaction with internal stakeholders across various functions to stay informed of wider business goals.
Region:
Mainly Western Europe.
What we expect from you
University Degree
3+ years experience including FMCG category, insight or agency roles
Strong knowledge &insights into market and shopper data
Expert user ofagency data platforms (Circana, Kantar)
Storytelling style and clear & transparent communication towardsstakeholders
Team player - we work better together
Curiosity and aninternational mindset
Fluent inEnglish (other languages are a plus)
In this role you will report tothe Head of Category and Revenue Growth
What we offer
Paulig is home to continuous learning opportunities and is a dynamic workplace that has a strong future-oriented focus.
You will be a part of a passionate, international team working as visionaries of the food industry.
Sustainability in all its forms is at the heart of our business.
How to apply
We look forward receiving your applications as soon as possible but latest July 28th 2025. We do ongoing selection of candidates during the application period and might start interviews before the last application date, so don’t hesitate to submit your application if you’re interested.
Ready to shape the future of Customer Brands and make a difference?
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About Us
At Paulig, we believe every meal counts. As an international player in the food and beverage industry and as a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter.
Paulig is a family-owned food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides all things tasty;
coffees and beverages, Tex Mex and spices, snacks and plant-based choices. The company's brands are Paulig, Santa Maria, Conimex, Risenta, Poco Loco and Zanuy. Paulig’s sales amounted to EUR 966 million in 2021. The company has over 2300 passionate employees in 13 different countries working around the purpose “For a life full of flavour”.
Join Paulig – For a life full of flavour.
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