Category Manager

Project overview

As part of strengthening a sales team in the agri-food sector, we are looking for a Category Manager for Fresh and/or Frozen products for a 4-month assignment.

You will contribute to the definition of category strategy and the optimization of product performance with distribution chains.

Responsibilities

Profile sought

You have at least 3 years of experience in category management, ideally in the fresh and/or frozen product categories.

No foreign language is required.

Work environment

The assignment is in the agri-food sector, within an organization working closely with large retail chains. You will work in collaboration with buyers and sales teams.

Tools: Excel, Power BI, Nielsen / IRI panels.

Conditions:

• Market and performance analysis: study sales figures, analyze consumer trends, and produce monthly reporting.
• Offer and assortment definition: select products to be listed, optimize selling prices, and develop range recommendations.
• Merchandising and visibility: design product placement plans on shelves to stimulate purchases.
• Negotiation and partnership: collaborate with buyers, sales teams, and distribution chains.
• Promotion and trade marketing management: manage promotional operations and new product launches.
• Education: Bachelor's degree to Master's degree (business school, master's in marketing, management, or retail).
• Data analysis: strong proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and panels like Nielsen or IRI.
• Skills: commercial acumen, synthesis skills, good interpersonal skills.
• Expertise: category management, merchandising, assortment management, trade marketing, promotion management.
• Location: Paris and the Paris region
• Remote work: 1 day per week
• Schedule: full-time, 5 days per week
• Start date: November 16, 2026
• Duration: 4 months

Project details

• Start: 15/11/2026
• Duration: 4 mois renouvelable
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Paris, France, FR
• Rate: 51-63 EUR/h
• Languages: French