Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Shape and drive the global category strategy, setting strategic priorities through the Category Flywheel and tracking progress against key growth targets.</li><li>Identify new growth opportunities and translate 3-year ambitions into clear priorities across product segments, channels and markets.</li><li>Develop global category growth platforms and compelling trade stories rooted in consumer and shopper insights.</li><li>Lead strategic category and marketing initiatives and bring forward recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Partner with Global Insights, Innovation and other key functions to identify consumer needs, market trends and future growth opportunities.</li><li>Drive strategic planning and performance tracking across key category priorities.</li><li>Explore new growth territories beyond the core business, including adjacent categories, strategic partnerships and M&amp;A opportunities. </li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>University degree, ideally in business studies, economics or an MBA.</li><li>Experience in FMCG marketing or commercial functions combined with strategy consulting or corporate strategy – ideally at a top-tier strategy consultancy, Big 4/Big 5 advisory firm or in a comparable strategic planning role.</li><li>Proven track record in developing growth strategies, business cases and executive-level recommendations.</li><li>Strong analytical skills in business analytics and market assessment, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of FMCG marketing, sales and category management, strong financial and commercial acumen and a solid understanding of consumer insights; local or regional marketing experience is highly desirable.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level storytelling and presentations.</li><li>Strategic, structured and hypothesis-driven mindset with a strong consumer focus and the ability to inspire teams for transformation and growth.</li><li>Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.</li></ul> ‎ ‎ The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbH

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

Senior Manager Global Category Management – Consumer Brands (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Shape and drive the global category strategy, setting strategic priorities through the Category Flywheel and tracking progress against key growth targets.</li><li>Identify new growth opportunities and translate 3-year ambitions into clear priorities across product segments, channels and markets.</li><li>Develop global category growth platforms and compelling trade stories rooted in consumer and shopper insights.</li><li>Lead strategic category and marketing initiatives and bring forward recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Partner with Global Insights, Innovation and other key functions to identify consumer needs, market trends and future growth opportunities.</li><li>Drive strategic planning and performance tracking across key category priorities.</li><li>Explore new growth territories beyond the core business, including adjacent categories, strategic partnerships and M&amp;A opportunities. </li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>University degree, ideally in business studies, economics or an MBA.</li><li>Experience in FMCG marketing or commercial functions combined with strategy consulting or corporate strategy – ideally at a top-tier strategy consultancy, Big 4/Big 5 advisory firm or in a comparable strategic planning role.</li><li>Proven track record in developing growth strategies, business cases and executive-level recommendations.</li><li>Strong analytical skills in business analytics and market assessment, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of FMCG marketing, sales and category management, strong financial and commercial acumen and a solid understanding of consumer insights; local or regional marketing experience is highly desirable.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level storytelling and presentations.</li><li>Strategic, structured and hypothesis-driven mindset with a strong consumer focus and the ability to inspire teams for transformation and growth.</li><li>Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.</li></ul> ‎ ‎ The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbH

Senior Manager Global Category Management – Consumer Brands (f/m/d)

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