Apply Now: New Job Vacancy at GBfoods

George Christian Boadi October 20, 2023 0

GBfoods is actively searching for a detail-oriented, self-motivated, and dynamic team player to occupy the following pivotal role:

Job Position: Category Manager, Africa

At GBfoods, we offer culinary solutions across Europe and Africa, boasting a roster of prestigious leading local brands such as Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand’Italia, and Blå Band, among others.

Our mission, "Celebrating local flavors," is rooted in empowering and nurturing the local communities we serve, bringing their authentic flavors to the forefront. 

Several of our local brands have been kitchen staples for consumers for over a century, deeply ingrained in the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of approximately 1.4 billion euros and a dedicated team of around 3,300 professionals, we stand as the preferred choice for millions of consumers.

We are currently on the lookout for a dynamic Category Manager to join our Africa Regional team.

Job Purpose

This role's core mission is to drive project management excellence, actively contribute to the development of our product innovation pipeline, and construct a holistic brand strategy that harmonizes with our overarching goals.

Role & Responsibilities

- Spearhead the development and execution of the broader Africa product innovation pipeline, collaborating with business units to navigate projects from ideation to launch.

- Forge a consumer-driven innovation pipeline and product propositions in conjunction with key cross-functional teams (insights, analytics, R&D).

- Formulate business cases (in collaboration with R&D, operations, sales, finance, supply chain, procurement, etc.) that yield key performance indicators, encompassing cost estimates, pricing, and capex.

- Take the lead in project commercialization, ushering projects from concept to realization, in cooperation with key cross-functional teams (product development, operations, regulatory, legal, finance, sales, etc.), spanning product and packaging development, manufacturing pathways, and marketing mix.

- Analyze industry and consumer trends and devise long-term strategies for product categories to maximize consumer appeal.

What to Anticipate from Us

By joining us, you will be contributing to the growth of our fast-expanding, sustainable international organization, which is committed to investing in Africa. You will also relish a distinct employee experience.

What We Expect from You

We anticipate that you will bring your genuine personality and your experience in efficiently delivering culinary brand category management.

Requirements

Knowledge And Experiences;

- A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Possessing an advanced degree is advantageous.

- A minimum of 5 years of pertinent experience in the consumer goods sector in a leadership capacity.

- Demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit with a profound understanding of owning a business or category, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving narratives.

- A proven ability to craft innovative, consumer-driven product plans and execute them with excellence.

- Experience in formulating and delivering consumer value propositions.

- A genuine passion for the consumer, with creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

- Previous involvement in the commercialization process, particularly in new product development.

- Proficiency in the French language is a plus.

- Willingness to travel frequently.

Skills And Attitudes

Behavioral Competencies;

- A team-oriented mindset, along with a successful track record of executing cross-functional projects.

- The ability to think outside the box and pioneer creative solutions.

- Competence in setting the agenda and charting the course in a lean team environment.

- Outstanding written and oral communication skills, combined with a process-oriented approach.

- Adaptability in an ever-evolving environment and a strategic, transformational mindset.

Technical Competencies

- The capacity to comprehend and analyze consumer research, syndicated data, and trends.

- Proficiency in interpreting financial data.

- Proficiency in project management.

How to Apply For This Job

Interested applicants should submit their CV and applications through the company's official website: [Click Here To Apply Online].

Closing Date for this Job is October 27, 2023

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