Overview
Category Manager role at MSC Cruises
Your Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Retail the Category Manager will support in leading the Category to increase commercial opportunities through the effective management of vendors, assortments, activations and promotions to maximise sales and profits. This is an exciting on-site opportunity and requires the successful candidate to relocate to Geneva, Switzerland.
Your Impact
* Develop and execute strategic vision for areas of responsibility consistently evolving tactics based on emerging trends and market updates
* Margin and Mix Budgets
* Key Vendor Management (including Set Up, Bid Management and SKU creation)
* Range & Assortment Maintenance and Review
* Promotional Calendar creation & analysis
* Retail Pricing – local and competitive and communication to marketing and on-board teams
* Contract Review
* Buying Team Management & Review
* Space Management (Macro – floorplans)
* Reviewing RTMs to optimise stock availability, lead times and MSC costs
* Seasonal Planning and communication
* First ship set-up and minimum displayed quantities (MDQ)
* Updating and maintaining staff incentives
* Price discrepancy management with vendors
Your Journey so far
* Minimum 5 years of retail buying and/or category management experience. Preferably Travel Retail or Cruise Retail.
* University Degree in Business Economics, Supply Chain, or Procurement
* Experience and success in B2B negotiation skills
* Trade Marketing experience desired but not necessary
Your Essentials
* Fluent in English. Any additional language is a plus
* Excellent knowledge of Excel and most common Business Intelligence packages
* Problem solving, strategic and analytical thinking
* Strong inter-personal and communication skills
* Customer focused
* EU Passport or right to work in Switzerland
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!
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