Category Specialist - Milan (Star)
Pubblicato il 10-08-2026 - Gbfoods in Bardi
ppAt bGBfoods STAR /b we offer culinary solutions in several countries in our bEuropean /b region, with presence in 8 countries, with more than 28 recognized brands and local brands, including bGallina Blanca, Erasco, Liebig, Star, DL, Grand'Italia and Blå Band /b, among others.
/ppOur Purpose b"Celebrating local flavours" /b is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours.
Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.
/ppToday, with a turnover ofb around 1,4 billion euros /b and a team of around b***** people /b, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.
/ppWe are now looking for a bCategory Specialist /b to join our bTrade Marketing /b team.
The incumbent will be responsible for: Support the development of the assigned category by transforming data and insights into concrete commercial recommendations, contributing to the optimization of key growth levers: distribution, assortment, pricing, and promotions in the office of Milan.
/ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliInsight Generation Performance Tracking /liliBuild and structure periodic sell-in and sell-out analyses by area, channel, and customer /liliIdentify performance drivers and growth opportunities, translating them into actionable recommendations /liliOptimization of Commercial Levers /liliMonitor the effectiveness of promotional initiatives (baseline vs. incremental, promo pressure, ROI) /liliAnalyze execution and shelf quality,
contributing to the definition of category guidelines /liliCategory Strategy Support /liliContribute to the definition of the category vision (assortment, shelf layout, distribution, promotions) /liliIdentify gaps and propose corrective actions based on market evidence /liliDistribution Development Innovation /liliSupport the launch of new products (distribution plans, channel/customer priorities) /liliIdentify opportunities to optimize the existing portfolio (WD, rationalization, SKU focus) /liliCross-Functional CollaborationulliWork closely with Marketing and Finance to monitor performance and profitability /liliCollaborate with Demand Planning to ensure alignment between commercial strategy and forecasting /li /ul /li /ulh3What can you expect from us?
/h3pThis is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment.
We foster innovation and team work, and we care for health and sustainability, which is at the center of our strategy.
At GBfoods we don't just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them.
You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits!
/ph3Requisitos /h3ulliDegree in Economics or related fields /lili1–2 years of experience in Trade Marketing within structured FMCG environments /li /ulh3Technical Skills /h3ulliStrong analytical skills (Excel, data management, basic modelling) /liliGood command of English (? B2) /li /ulh3Mindset /h3ulliData-driven approach with strong synthesis skills /liliProactivity and results orientation /liliAbility to interpret phenomena beyond the data (lateral thinking) /li /ulh3What We Look For /h3ulliOwnership of analyses and recommendations /liliCuriosity and willingness to understand the "why" behind the numbers /liliAbility to turn insights into concrete actions /li /ul /p #J-*****-Ljbffr