Category Development Manager (15 Month FTC)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Ferrero scores A on the Alion truth index.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a commercially minded category professional to help drive growth through deep shopper, category and customer understanding. This role combines strategic category development with customer-facing category leadership, translating insights into actionable plans that create value for shoppers, customers and the business.
This is a fixed term contract for a period of 15 months.
Main Responsibilities:
Develop and champion category growth strategies using shopper, consumer, retailer and market insights.
Translate insights into compelling category stories, recommendations and joint business plans.
Partner with customers to identify growth opportunities and deliver category-led solutions.
Support innovation, new product launches and seasonal programs through category, channel and shopper expertise.
Provide recommendations on range, pricing, distribution, space, promotion and visibility.
Lead category performance analysis, forecasting inputs and reporting to identify trends and opportunities.
Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers, acting as a category consultant and strategic partner.
Champion a shopper-first mindset and embed category thinking across planning and decision-making processes.
About You:
Experience in Category Management, Customer Category, Trade Marketing or a related commercial role.
Strong analytical capability with the ability to transform data into clear business recommendations.
Excellent presentation, storytelling and influencing skills.
Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced FMCG or retail environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering strong commercial outcomes.
A collaborative approach and passion for understanding shoppers, customers and market trends.
What We Offer:
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About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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