Category Manager

Job Overview

MS-search is seeking a Category Manager for a full-time, mid-senior level role in Copenhagen, Denmark. This position focuses on marketing, sales, and product management within the dynamic Franco-Nordic market, working with a specialized headhunting firm to deliver exceptional results.

Company Overview

MS-search is a headhunting firm founded in 2014, specializing in Executive Search assignments on the Franco-Nordic market. We are currently the only recruitment firm in France focused solely on this niche. Based in the Paris region, MS-search carries out headhunting missions by direct approach for managers and senior executives for French and international companies, particularly Nordic companies based in France, as well as branches of French companies located in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. We place our vast network and thorough understanding of the French and Nordic markets at the service of our clients, bringing a significant multicultural edge to candidate assessment. MS-search operates in all business sectors and for all types of executive and senior management positions, using a very effective identification method to target and contact potential candidates.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: bachelors-degree
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust category strategies to drive market share and profitability.
• Manage key supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms.
• Conduct thorough market analysis, identifying trends, opportunities, and competitive landscapes.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and product development teams to optimize performance.
• Ensure product assortment and pricing strategies align with consumer demand and business goals.
• Monitor and report on category performance, taking proactive measures to address challenges.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar strategic purchasing/marketing role.
• Strong understanding of the Franco-Nordic market, consumer behavior, and industry trends.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international, and multicultural business environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in English is essential; knowledge of French or a Nordic language is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading headhunting firm specializing in a unique Franco-Nordic niche.
• Exposure to high-level executive search and diverse international client engagements.
• Influence category strategies for prominent companies within dynamic industries.
• Significant professional growth and career development within a supportive team.
• Competitive remuneration package and performance-based incentives.
• Work in a vibrant European capital, Copenhagen, with a rich cultural experience.