Junior Category Manager

Il y a 16 heures

Oudenaarde, Oudenaarde, Belgique Samsonite Temps plein 42 000 € - 62 000 € Contrat

Job Description

Obsessed with travel? Love color, energy and adventure? Experience in product marketing from ideation, marketing brief to launch of a new product? Join our team and help us create aspirational travel and lifestyle products that inspire the next generation of travellers As a Junior Product Manager, you’ll fully support the Category Manager by providing operative and strategic professional assistance in every single aspect of the product lifecycle, from idea/concept to full roll out across Europe. Join the American Tourister Team based in the European Head Office, Oudenaarde (Belgium) and become part of an industry-leading luggage and bags brand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the full lifecycle of the product category, from product brief to market launch.
  • Develop and implement category strategies focused on sales growth and profitability.
  • Oversee SKU management, ensuring optimal assortment and performance.
  • Analyse market trends and consumer preferences to identify opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely product development and launches.
  • Initiate coding, pricing and other admin tasks to ensure on time market launch.
  • Provide clear reporting and analysis to support strategic decisions.
  • Research and report on upcoming trends in fashion, lifestyle, travel, and consumer behavior.
  • Share insights through monthly updates and presentations.
  • Gather market intelligence and maintain strong communication with the field.
  • Prepare presentations, sales sheets, and promotional materials for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Act as a brand ambassador for your category.

Applicants Should Ideally

  • Possess a master’s degree in marketing, Business or Product development and demonstrate at least 2 years of experience in product development or category management in a consumer goods environment (ideally bags, backpacks, luggage, etc.)
  • Have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and PowerBI.
  • Be proficient in English, spoken and written.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Be independent and a team player: enthusiastic, flexible, responsive and determined.
  • Have a strong affinity for fashion, lifestyle and trends.
  • Continuously pay strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Have enhanced creative and analytical skills.
  • Have strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

Samsonite Is Offering

  • A very challenging job with growing possibilities in the European Headquarters of an international company based in Oudenaarde.
  • A permanent job with an attractive compensation package, including an excellent pension scheme, a competitive group insurance, lunch vouchers and extra holidays.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.