Job Description

EMEA Recruitment has partnered with a leading global FMCG organization currently undergoing a phase of strategic growth and commercial transformation across the European markets in its search for a Category Manager DACH.

As the Category Manager for the DACH region, you will play a critical role in driving commercial performance, brand visibility, and category optimization across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

This is a high-impact position with significant strategic exposure, acting as a key partner to the Associate Marketing Director NCE and the broader Commercial team.

This role is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, offering flexible hybrid working options. It provides a unique opportunity to influence regional strategy within a collaborative, data-driven, and inclusive environment.

The main responsibilities of the Category Manager DACH include:

• Owning the regular analysis and monitoring of consumer and market data to derive actionable recommendations for brands and customers

• Analyzing and optimizing the product portfolio across different channels to enhance shelf layouts and drive category activation

• Acting as the regional brand gatekeeper, ensuring consistent design and positioning, while implementing central marketing programs with local amplification

• Developing and executing country-specific B2C and B2B marketing strategies and campaigns tailored to the DACH market

• Managing the full lifecycle of budget planning and control for the DACH marketing expenditure

• Collaborating closely with external partners, international departments, and central teams to support operational excellence

Candidate requirements:

• University degree in Business Administration or a related discipline (minimum bachelor’s degree)

• 4-6 years of professional experience in the FMCG industry or a similar complex industrial environment

• Proven track record in Category Management or Commercial Planning within a sizeable multinational organization

• Strong analytical capability with proficient knowledge of channel management and market analysis using POS and Nielsen data

• Deep understanding of German trade structures is highly advantageous

• Excellent presentation and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate cross-functional and international team structures

• Fluency in written and spoken German and English is required - knowledge of Polish is considered an advantage

What is offered:

• A familiar, diverse, and inclusive working culture that promotes multifunctional careers
• Modern office in Frankfurt (FFM) with the possibility of home office

• Continuous opportunities for personal and professional growth

• Extensive social benefits package and regular team-building/socializing events

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.