CLUSTER CATEGORY MANAGER

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems, the convenience store sector, and professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are present on five continents. Over 8,000 employees continuously seek new perspectives to identify opportunities and develop innovative solutions for future demands.

About the job :

We are looking for a Cluster Category Manager to serve as a vital link between local markets and the Global Category Team. In this role, you will ensure that local market insights and needs are effectively captured and integrated into global strategies, while supporting the implementation of these strategies locally. You will act as the primary contact between the Global Category Organization and markets within your assigned cluster, gathering input from sources such as local sales, trade partners, and end consumers to provide actionable insights to the Global Category Team. You will be responsible for understanding market dynamics, emerging trends, and customer behaviors, ensuring local perspectives are represented in global planning. Additionally, you will oversee the deployment and adaptation of global product strategies and support local teams in executing category initiatives, aligning with global objectives.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a cross-functional, international environment and is passionate about connecting local market realities with global strategic planning.

Responsibilities :

• Gather market insights to inform product and portfolio strategy development.
• Inform markets about new projects, innovation pipelines, and product launches.
• Lead the launch process, including creating business cases, contributing to catalog creation, coordinating master data, and training sales teams.
• Analyze market environments to optimize product ranges and support sales and margin improvements.
• Conduct annual benchmarking to set prices and identify gaps.
• Manage SKUs by supporting initiatives to reduce complexity and leading phase-out processes.
• Prepare go-to-market plans ensuring proper launch strategies, including value chain finalization, training, and commercial readiness.
• Analyze past results to forecast and recommend actions for new initiatives.
• Review financials and recommend corrective actions as needed.

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