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Head of Category Strategy DACH (m/f/d)

DEU-Baveria-Unterhaching, DE💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-09-26

Core

Define and execute the category strategy for the Mars Snacking portfolio in the DACH region, translating global vision into local growth agendas.

Role type

Senior Category Strategy Leader (FMCG)

Builds

Category strategies, shopper engagement solutions, and retail execution plans for Mars Snacking products.

Domain

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Snacking

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Category strategy, commercial strategy, team leadership, data analytics, stakeholder management, business transformation, retail execution, strategic thinking, commercial acumen

Preferred skills

Experience with AI-enabled solutions, change management, customer-centric solution development

Technologies

Data analytics tools, AI-enabled solutions

Responsibilities

Translate global category strategy into locally relevant vision; Develop insight-led strategies to drive shopper engagement; Lead and develop a high-performing team of associates; Identify opportunities through data and market trends; Partner with commercial teams to embed strategies into customer plans; Drive excellence in retail execution; Influence senior stakeholders to advance growth agenda

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities

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