Category Marketing Manager

About Godiva Chocolatier GODIVA Chocolatier is a global leader in premium, artisanal chocolate. The company was founded in Brussels in 1926 by Belgian Chocolatier, Pierre Draps. Nearly a century later, every piece of GODIVA chocolate is still bursting with quality, Belgian craftsmanship, and the world’s finest ingredients. GODIVA has distribution in more than 100 countries across the globe. Customers can experience GODIVA at the iconic brand’s chocolate boutiques, chocolate cafes, GODIVA.com, and at many fine retailers.

Godiva Chocolatier

Luxury Retailer - ChocolateFood & BeverageCafeDigital Commerceand CPG

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5,001-10,000 employees

Food and Beverage Services

White Plains, New York

1926

Privately Held

171k LinkedIn followers

Required

• Relevant experience in FMCG marketing premium segment, category management, innovation or portfolio management, particularly within chocolate or confectionery.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate consumer, market and performance data into actionable recommendations.
• Understanding of gifting behaviour, occasion-based marketing and seasonal planning.
• Experience developing innovation pipelines and taking products from concept to launch.
• Commercial acumen, including an understanding of sales, profitability and the factors that drive category growth.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across functions, markets and cultures.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a focus on execution.

Preferred

• Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities through to delivery.
• Knowledge of portfolio architecture, assortment planning and pricing.
• Exposure to boutique, café, premium retail or Global Travel Retail channels.
• Experience in a global or regional marketing role within a matrix organisation.
• An interest in premium brands, consumer trends and creating distinctive gifting experiences.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build clear recommendations and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
• We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.