Global Category Development Manager - Sweet Spreads
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Ferrero scores A on the Alion truth index.
About the Role:
For our Ferrero headquarters in Luxembourg, we are looking for a Global Category Development Manager for Sweet Spreads. You will shape the global category growth strategy, turning shopper, retailer and market understanding into clear opportunities for customers, consumers and Ferrero. Working across functions and markets, you will guide category choices, support innovation and help local teams bring the strategy to life.
Main Responsibilities:
You will connect global direction with local market realities, creating practical strategies and tools that generate measurable category and customer value.
You develop and continuously improve the global Sweet Spreads category growth strategy, defining priorities for assortment, merchandising, placement, visibility and shopper communication.
You translate shopper, category, channel and retailer insights into compelling selling stories, practical toolkits and clear recommendations that markets can use with customers.
You guide category inputs into innovation, lead priority projects and monitor performance to strengthen execution, share learning and scale effective approaches across markets.
About You:
You bring a university degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or a related field, together with seven to ten years of relevant experience in Category Management or Category Development. You understand shopper behavior, retail economics, channel dynamics and customer collaboration.
You combine different data sources to identify growth opportunities and turn insights into clear strategies and commercially practical recommendations.
You have led complex international projects and can align senior contributors around shared priorities, decisions and measurable outcomes.
You communicate fluently in English and use NielsenIQ, Circana or Kantar data, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Think-Cell to craft evidence-based stories.
Are you ready for this great challenge? Don’t miss the chance to apply!
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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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