Senior Category & Retail Excellence Manager (m/f/d)

Senior Category & Perfect Store Manager (m/f/d)

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Senior Leader Commercial Excellence CE

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented senior manager for Perfect Store and Category Management. This role is essential in accelerating the physical availability of our brands and driving category growth in close partnership with our retail partners. This role requires up to 10% travel.

• Develop and implement strategies for Perfect Store and Category Management that align with company goals, and strategy
• Maximize synergies between Perfect Store and Category Management to promote best practices, share insights, and drive unified initiatives to accelerate presence and prominence
• Develop compelling category growth stories and category visions together with our regional & global retail excellence teams
• Make an impact at our key customers and build powerful category management partnerships that benefit both Kenvue and our customers
• Improve our Perfect Store KPIs in Germany by identifying top opportunities, driving internal alignment and focus, orchestrating action planning and tracking progress
• Lead training programs and inspire the organization with a strong outside-in focus
• Lead and develop your team

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Longterm experience in retail excellence, sales and/or category management with a strong track record in driving category growth across multiple categories
• Certification in category management (GS1 or equivalent) is preferred
• Advanced understanding of the German retail landscape (especially drugstores) & strong connection to key customers
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive change across various departments and countries
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in leveraging data to inform decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging various stakeholders (internal & external), fostering a collaborative work environment and building powerful partnerships with customers
• Strong people leading skills
• Fluency in German & English is required

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Network

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location during the recruitment & hiring process.

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