Job Description:
Job Description: Category Manager – Florence, Italy
Industry: Business, Consulting & Management
We are seeking a results-driven Category Manager to join our team in Florence, Italy. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies that maximize revenue, profitability, and market share within your assigned product categories.
Your key responsibilities include analyzing market trends, customer insights, and competitive data to identify growth opportunities. You will collaborate closely with suppliers, sales teams, and marketing to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions. Managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts to achieve the best terms is also a critical aspect of this role.
The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of experience in category management, procurement, or product management, preferably within retail, consulting, or business services sectors. Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills are essential.
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Italian is a strong advantage. This position offers the opportunity to shape strategic decisions and drive business success in a dynamic environment based in Florence. If you are passionate about market analysis and strategic sourcing, we invite you to apply and contribute to our growth.
Job Requirement:
Job Requirements: Category Manager – Florence, Italy
Industry: Business, Consulting & Management
Candidates for the Category Manager position based in Florence, Italy must meet the following requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or related fields. A Master’s degree or MBA is advantageous.
Experience: 4 to 6 years of experience in category management, procurement, product management, or related roles, preferably within retail, consulting, or business services sectors.
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive data to develop effective category strategies.
Negotiation Skills: Proven experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and optimize costs.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required; fluency in Italian is highly preferred. Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with ERP systems, data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Business Acumen: Strategic thinking with a focus on driving category growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Work Authorization: Must have legal authorization to work in Italy and willingness to work onsite in Florence.
