Global Senior Category Manager
Bel
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Montreal • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Senior
About the role
- Support the development and execution of the global category vision and growth strategy, collaborating with regional and local teams.
- Lead and coordinate strategic category initiatives, including innovation launches, portfolio optimization, and best practice sharing across markets.
- Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities and inform decision-making.
- Partner with marketing, sales, and R&D to drive category growth projects from ideation to execution.
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and business cases to senior management and external partners.
- Track performance metrics, report on progress, and recommend course corrections as needed.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement within the global category team.
- Embody the Bel Leadership competencies: drive and accelerate transformation, demonstrate agility, dare to innovate, unconditional collaboration, unleash & develop talents.
Requirements
- Proven experience in category management, marketing, or commercial roles within FMCG or a related sector : 7+ years
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience working in a matrix and multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated leadership potential, with the ability to influence and drive results across functions and geographies.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
Benefits
- Be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven team shaping the future of our categories globally.
- Work on high-impact projects with exposure to senior leadership.
- Develop your career in a supportive, international environment with clear growth opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
category managementmarketingcommercial rolesdata analysisstrategic thinkingperformance metricsportfolio optimizationinnovation launchesconsumer insightscompetitive intelligence
Soft skills
analytical skillsstrategic thinkingcommunicationstakeholder managementleadershipinfluencecollaborationagilitycontinuous improvementpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree