Category Manager DACH

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward.

The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, Golden Island, BiFi and Peperami.

Jack Link’s EMEA is the European, Middle East and Africa regional arm of Jack Link’s Protein Snacks. In EMEA, Jack Link’s brand portfolio focuses on driving growth of the protein snacks category, with a strong emphasis on Jack Link’s (Beef Jerky, Biltong), Peperami, BiFi and Minuets , as well as expanding into alternative protein snacks.

Jack Link’s EMEA operates through a network of regional offices and production sites across Europe in Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom.

But we’re not just about snacks; we’re driven by our core values: We team up, we tell it like it is, we own our game and shoot for the moon!Values we bring to life. Every. Single. Day.

Job Description

We are looking for a new team member to join us as Category Manager for the DACH region! You will be part of an international team located in Netherlands, United Kingdom and Germany. With a wide range of stakeholders including Sales and our key external Retail Partners, you will be responsible for:

• Using market reports, EPOS, panel and customer loyalty card data to gain an understanding of market performance, the competitive landscape to providing insight which will inform range assortment, distribution, merchandising and promotional recommendations.
• Data crunching and internal KPI reporting to provide clear insight to business and the board on performance and key drivers of growth/decline of our brands and competitive set
• Analyze and support the development of forward actions to drive performance relating to range, space, promotions and POS
• Execute against the category vision and growth drivers and bringing this through in all internal and external presentations
• Develop a category relationship with our select key accounts become the trusted advisor to land category growth for the customer and brand growth
• Support in building shopper and insight led selling stories for NPD and distribution and be able to present them in front of retailer
• Support in building priorities for sales and sales force (if applicable): perfect store, perfect shelf, displays etc.

Qualifications

EU Citizenship and/or valid work permit is required. ​​​​Jack Link’s EMEA does not offer visa sponsorship / relocation package for this position. All applications must be submitted in English, as it is the company’s corporate language.

• Min 5yrs relevant experience in FMCG/Food, in retail or manufacturing companies
• Having worked in the local grocery market with knowledge of trade environment
• Proficient experience with data tools (Nielsen/Circana, GfK, Customer loyalty platforms)
• Knowledge/experience in merchandising/space planning advantageous
• Be an analytical thinker, comfortable with large data sets
• Curious and eager to learn with a ‘hands on mentality’ to get things done
• A storyteller, with a passion for converting data into actionable insight through clear, compelling stories
• A relationship builder, the ability to effectively collaborate and build rapport with cross-functional teams and external partner
• English and German is mandatory

Additional Information

Our benefits
At Jack Link’s, you’ll find a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports performance, flexibility, and employee well-being!

• A competitive salary and a bonus structure based on performance
• 30 days of annual holidays
• Participation in the LSI Germany GmbH Betriebliche Altersvorsorge.
• Hybrid working model, because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture 3 days from our office in Dusseldorf and 2 home office days.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.