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In this role you will focus on Italy objectives across Personal Care category by improving retailer category performance and ensuring Essity delivers on its goals.\nIf you are someone who embodies our values, enjoys challenging the status quo, and thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to meet you.\nPlease note the following announcement is for a Fixed-Term Contract of 12 months.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Category Manager, you will work on International Brand like TENA®, Nuvenia®, Tempo® e Demak'Up® closely with our Customer Marketing Manager in defining category plans and implementing category management for an area (product category and/or customer) with lower complexity and/or lower strategic importance to execute the country/regional category management priorities.\nWhat You Will Do\nDeliver range review recommendations to assigned customers\nDevelop shelf approach recommendations based on data and insights, and build planograms for our partner clients\nSupport Sales proactively in defining customer strategies and advising them on what to do for the categories managed\nDevelop support material for innovation and key activities (folders, teasers, displays, pop material, in-store communication and Shopper and Customized Activities)\nPrepare and present Business Reviews, Action Plans and Projects with high visibility at all levels of the company (Top management, Marketing, Sales)\nCascade monthly reports (tracking market, brands, retailer performances, causes and effects) to the Business Unit\nAssist the team in the Business Planning Cycle\nWho You Are\nUniversity Degree in Economics, Marketing or equivalent field of study\nAt least 1year of experience in a similar role (Consulting, Controlling, Analytical Marketing), preferably in a Complex FMCG Company\nFluency in both English and Italian language\nFamiliarity with Nielsen tools and database (or IRI) and Excel\nStrong data analysis skills and ability to summarize effectively\nTeam Collaboration and good communication skills\nProactivity in leading multiple projects at the same time\nWhat We can offer You\nFixed-Term Employment contract of 12 months\nGross annual salary starting from € 35.000, in accordance with the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for the Paper Industry, Level B2\nVariable bonus (PdR), paid based on the achievement of agreed targets\nMeal Vouchers 8€/day\nCompany car and reimbursement of business-related expenses\nStructured onboarding program and continuous on-the-job training to support smooth integration and professional growth\nOpportunity to join a solid, dynamic and international company that is constantly evolving and strongly focused on innovation\nOur purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being of people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.\nThis job posting is open to applications from all genders (Law 903/77 and Legislative Decree 198/06) and to individuals of any age, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by law. 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