Category Manager at Essity

Milan, Lombardy, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Customer Marketing, Range Review, Shelf Approach, Planograms, Customer Strategies, Business Reviews, Action Plans, Data Analysis, Team Collaboration, Communication Skills, Proactivity, Project Management, Nielsen Tools, Excel

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Category Manager For the Italian Sales & Marketing headquarters of Legnano (Milan), we are looking for a passionate Category Manager to join the Customer Marketing Department. In this role you will focus on Italy objectives across Personal Care and Consumer Tissue categories by improving retailers' category performance and ensuring Essity delivers on its goals. If you are someone who embodies our values, enjoys challenging the status quo, and thrives in a fast‑paced, innovative environment, we would love to meet you. Please note the following announcement is for a Fixed-Term Contract of 12 months. About the Role As a Category Manager, you will work on International Brands like TENA®, Nuvenia®, Tempo® and Demak'Up® closely with our Customer Marketing Manager in defining category plans and implementing category management for an area (product category and/or customer) with lower complexity and/or lower strategic importance to execute the country/regional category management priorities. What You Will Do Deliver range review recommendations to assigned customers Develop shelf approach recommendations based on data and insights, and build planograms for our partner clients Support Sales proactively in defining customer strategies and advising them on what to do for the categories managed Develop support material for innovation and key activities (folders, teasers, displays, pop material, in-store communication and Shopper and Customized Activities) Prepare and present Business Reviews, Action Plans and Projects with high visibility at all levels of the company (Top management, Marketing, Sales) Cascade monthly reports (tracking market, brands, retailer performances, causes and effects) to the Business Unit Assist the team in the Business Planning Cycle Who You Are University Degree in Economics, Marketing or equivalent field of study You have previous experience in a similar role (Consulting, Controlling, Analytical Marketing) in a complex FMCG Company Fluency in both English and Italian language Familiarity with Nielsen tools and database (or IRI) and Excel Strong Data Analysis skills and ability to summarize effectively Team collaboration and good communication skills Proactivity in leading multiple projects at the same time What We Can Offer You Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being of people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. This job posting is open to applications from all genders (Law 903/77 and Legislative Decree 198/06) and to individuals of any age, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by law. We do not discriminate in relation to access or treatment during the selection process. Application End Date: 01 apr 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity260250 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!

Responsibilities

The Category Manager will define category plans and execute category management for assigned areas, focusing on improving retailer performance and delivering on company goals across Personal Care and Consumer Tissue categories. Key tasks include delivering range review recommendations, developing shelf approach recommendations with planograms, and proactively supporting Sales with customer strategies.