Category Development Manager

Hello. We're Haleon. A new, world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by everyone who joins us. Together, we're improving the everyday health of billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands - including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin and Centrum - through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we achieve this in a business that we control. In an environment that we're helping to shape. And in a culture, that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question.With category-leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, combined with our passion, knowledge, and expertise, we're uniquely placed to grow a strong, successful business. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It's a chance to be part of something special.Shopper & Category Development ManagerAbout the roleWe are currently looking for a Shopper & Category Development Manager to join our team in Warsaw. In this role, you will drive category growth to create value for all stakeholders by understanding how to influence shoppers on the path to purchase now and how their needs may change in the future. Be our customer's Category Development partner of choice, providing an objective, shopper-science-driven category vision that drives long-term, sustainable category growth.Key responsibilitiesSource of strategic shopper & market expertise (incl. Retailers specifics) for Leadership Teams, Customer Marketing Managers, Sales, and Brand Managers regarding appointed Haleon product categories (Oral Care, Cold & Flu, Pain, Vitamins, Skin),Builds category growth platform with actionable insights and selling stories together with Marketing and Customer Marketing teams,Creates SMART retail Picture of Success (category growth oriented KPIs, e.g. assortment, product exposition (creates planograms), 2nd placement, permanent POS materials) for appointed Retailers and/or segment of pharmacies,Builds and maintains strong JBPs with external stakeholders (Retailers) with clear category development goals - organizes and conducts frequent external meetings according to category development process (owns the process end-to-end),Works with Consumer & Shopper Research Team updating/developing Haleon database of shopper knowledge,Co-creates yearly, regional activation calendar with Marketing and Customer Marketing teams,Supports Brand Managers in NPD’s, based on market trends and competitive environment,Defines gaps & opportunities for the company’s portfolio, according to annual business planning process.Qualifications and skillsMinimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Excellence, Category Management, TradeMarketing, Customer Marketing or Sales,Proactive and can-do attitude,Strong commercial and financial acumen,Accountability for results,Sales experience would be additional advantage,Strategic thinking,Outspoken, clear communication and presentation skills,Analytical skills (Nielsen’s and IQVIA’s consumption sales data, GfK household panel),Experience working with retail shelf planning software, e.g. JDA Space PlanningFluent Polish and advanced EnglishImproving everyday health takes dedication. Energy. Effort. So, we want to reward your contribution with a benefits package that includes:Careers with one of the world's leading healthcare companiesHybrid workAttractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievement and engagement)Extensive support for work-life balance (flexible working solutions including home working, health, and wellbeing activities)Family benefits (extra parental leave, caregiver policy)Life insurance and pension plan An open and inclusive environment that supports and welcomes all aspects of diversity (gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, or any other characteristic).Private medical package with additional preventative healthcare benefits for employees and their eligible dependentsSports card (Multisport) Personalized learning approachSupportive community and integration events Modern office with creative rooms Free car and bike parking Please save a copy of the job description as it may be helpful to refer to it after the advert has closed.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Haleon, we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, inspires curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We strive to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all its forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture across all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore opportunities with our hiring team.Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.