What You’ll Do: Reporting into the Category Director, EMEA, the Category Manager will expand Munchkin's range and distribution primarily in UK, and across EMEA markets. You will be an expert in applying category management practices to realise Munchkin growth opportunities and engage stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Product Development, & our Distributors and Customers with analytical support delivered with compelling storytelling. How you will contribute: Apply category management best practices across multiple customers Analysis of category & brand performance. You will identify opportunities and risks for Munchkin and make recommendations on how to achieve desired outcomes for Munchkin Strong presentation skills, and the ability to host & present performance workshops internally. You will also use presentation and influence skills with buyers to ensure the right decisions are made for categories and brands Maintain and update a reporting suite which incorporates multiple data sources. Strong excel skills are essential Management of data sources such as GFK, IRI, Nielsen, Kantar, dunnhumby, Jungle Scout. You will manage the day to day relationships with some of these providers Be the voice of our shoppers. This will involve running quantitative research, designing and interpreting questionnaires. Auditing the baby aisle to compile brand metrics and shopper influences Support the NPD process with analysis to enable faster & better financial & sales performance, whilst capitalising on emerging market and consumer trends Other duties may be assigned Bring It! Bachelors or Master’s degree or equivalent 3-5 years’ work experience, preferably in category management &/or insights Expert in Excel, good working knowledge of PowerPoint Excellent presentation and communication skills; a storytelling approach to insight FMCG or consumer-facing industry experience Excel Power Query Business language skills beyond English This role will involve some travel to meet UK customers and EMEA distributors We Got You Covered! Salary: £45,000–£50,000 annually, DOE. As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees.⯠We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer paid supplemental health coverage, generous employer-matched pension contribution, and paid time off, among other key benefits.â¯Munchkin’s total rewards are top of market and include competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and opportunities to earn equity. â¯We focus on supporting employee development and growth.⯠We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. We offer work-life balance benefits such as paid maternity and paternity leave, hybrid work schedules, and annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge! To learn more, visit us at⯠www.munchkin.com. Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique.⯠We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status. Applicant Privacy Statement