Category Manager

**_This is not a traditional young & no-budget SME job post_**

In fact, you might have come across so many amazing, outstanding, dynamic small and familial companies that want to change the world. But have you ever wondered at the end of your reading, what makes them so unique and different?
- **Let me first enlighten you on who we are and what we do at **Working in Brussels**_

We understand that the **modern worker generation has different needs, new expectations and a new vision of their work life. **The perfect job isn't about a title, a company name or a gross salary package anymore...

**Societal evolution** is a fact and companies must adapt, give **more meaning**,
**work/life balance**, the opportunity to **develop**, **learn**, **grow** at your own rhythm and the rhythm of the company, but also **a salary package that is more aligned with the reality and trends of our society**.

This is the _raison d'être_ of Working in Brussels

And this is why **we created a model that includes the co-living accommodation in the salary package **of the people that we employ and that work to our clients.
**Just like a company car, but here it is a cool accommodation and a real life **experience that we offer** Bye to the rent and charges, hello to sunset gin tonics and a happy savings account that grows every month

You got it? We are the **unique “Job + Co-living” Belgian player**

**Not interested in accommodation as a benefit in kind**? You already have your own place and you are at another stage of your life? In this case, **we work like a classic recruitment company** and let the magic happen directly between you and our client.
- **And what about our client? Who are they? What they do? **Well, let me tell you their story...**_

The seeds were sown 22 years ago by two passionate about the entertainment and video games industry. They built a company that evolved over time, from supplier of video games for large distribution, to creating their own brand and physical stores, now counting 19 shops across Belgium, as well as an online playing platform. The young shoot became soon a blooming and solid tree.

This year, they met two ambitious souls : a seasoned manager from a global IT company, and a serial business man. Sharing a strong entrepreneurial drive and believing in the potential of the gaming industry, they decided to unite their forces and give new perspectives to the company.

To set a clear course for success, **they designed a new brand identity, are implementing a more structured and organized way to work, are working on label optimization and give a strong accent on e-sport.** Through all of this, they want to bring the company to a whole new level.

Today, they are **25 talented professionals** focused on **creating a real bond with their clients and stakeholders and strengthening the brand’s positioning in their communities**

They are **active in Belgium**, have an **office in Braine l’Alleud** and they count
Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo, Logitec or Funko as strong partners.

**_What will be your challenge?_**

**You will be part of the management team **together with the 2 new managing partners. Your role is at the crossroads of sales, marketing and market study:
**SALES**:

- You define a long-term growth plan to meet the strategic goals according to the new positioning and brand identity
- You are responsible of the pricing and control the profitability of the products and the effectiveness of promotional offers.
- You take care of and build trust relationships with large distribution actors and are in direct contact with them to negotiate pricing and expand product categories
- You are in close relationship with the key partners of the company (Playstation,
- Xbox, Nintendo, Logitec, Funko, and more)
- You ensure a clear communication about the priorities, activations and promotions accross all stores managers.

**MARKETING**:

- You work in close collaboration with the marketing team and coordinate the design and the production of all type of offers and activation plan to maximize consumer appeal
- You lead the social media strategies in collaboration with the social media manager

**MARKET STUDY**:

- You analyse data and insights to determine industry and consumer trends and position the company accordingly
- You analyse consumer’s demand to ensure product availability in the stores and on the e-commerce platform

**_And you, who are you?_**

This is not the kind of job you learn at school, with such diverse missions you get to wear several hats. And as part of the management team, we expect from you to have a certain **professional maturity**, at least a **first work experience as a**
**Category Manager **and a capacity to **create solid partnerships**. We are also convinced that a strong personality & soft skills is what make the magic happen.
Either for the relationship you build with your colleagues, but also for the strong ties you create with the partners and stakeho