Category Manager

Category Manager – Asian Category, Customer Brands 

Your role in the blend 

As a Category Manager at Paulig, you will be responsible for developing and driving category growth in the Asian category within our Customer Brands (private label) business, while being part of a culture that values ownership, curiosity, and working together to create sustainable growth. 
 

Working closely with commercial teams, you will help shape customer strategies, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen how Paulig uses Category Management and Revenue Growth Management to create value. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining analytical depth with commercial influence in an international business environment. 
 

You report to the Head of Category Management & Revenue Growth, Customer Brands and work in a hybrid setup. The role can be based in Milton Keynes or Tipton (UK), Roeselare (Belgium), or Barcelona (Spain), with occasional travel. 

Your key ingredients 

Turn data into growth – identifying insights to shape category strategies and unlock commercial opportunities. 

• Develop category insights and recommendations to drive growth in the Asian category across customers, channels and markets with scope for agility across other categories if needed for high value projects 

• Analyze market, shopper, and customer data and translate findings into stories with clear commercial actions 

• Leverage key commercial drivers such as pricing, pack-price architecture, mix optimization, and trade terms 

• Support commercial teams in building customer plans and strengthening category thinking in their day-to-day work 

• Contribute to developing Category Management and Revenue Growth Management capabilities within Paulig 

• Confident in presenting to and working directly with Retailers when the need / opportunity arises 

What helps you succeed 

Connect analytical thinking with business impact – bringing a sharp commercial mindset and a passion for turning insights into action. 

• A few years of experience (approx. 4–6 years) in FMCG sales, retail buying, category management, insights, or agency roles 

• Strong analytical mindset and excellent Excel skills, with the ability to work confidently with complex data 

• Experience in building compelling stories based on market data sources (e.g. EPOS, panel data) and translating data into actionable insights 

• Understanding of dynamic pricing models linked to volumes, making assortment-based pricing recommendations, and assessment of trade terms in the context of driving profitability (RGM specific experience is a strong plus) 

• Experience or knowledge of retail space management and merchandising, tender management and annual planning, market intelligence and competitor benchmarking desirable 

• Experience or interest in Asian food categories in Western Europe is an advantage 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functions and markets 

• Fluency in English 

The flavours we bring 

Working at Paulig, a family owned company, means being part of an international community with bold ambitions and an inclusive growth culture.  

We offer: 

• A purpose-driven workplace – we’re building a healthier, more sustainable food culture.  

• Continuous learning – access to LinkedIn Learning and other development opportunities. 

• Flexibility – our main workplace is the office, but there is flexibility to work remotely part of the week.  

• An international team – with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise. 

Interested? 

We review applications on an ongoing basis, so please submit yours as soon as possible, and no later than June 30th, to join us in building a more flavorful future. 
 

If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Head of Category Management and Revenue Growth, Rachel Gardiner f[email protected].  

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