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We are looking for a Category Manager to lead our Pantry category (including wine, coffee and other beverages). CrowdFarming is already well known for offering fruits sourced directly from organic and regenerative farmers, and we have a strong ambition to further expand our catalogue of other product groups. The Pantry category includes a wide range of products such as olive oil, dried fruits, pasta, rice, beverages, condiments, wine, coffee and many more. You will work closely with the Head of Catalogue and the Cheese and Meat Category Managers and will be responsible for designing and implementing a winning strategy to support the company’s growth ambitions. Some subcategories are already well developed (olive oil, dried fruits), others are still in their early stages of development (wine, coffee, etc.), and some have not yet been explored. Managing this category offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s development.
Job Responsibility:
Designing and implementing the overall strategy of the category (analyse the current catalog and identify growth opportunities)
Designing a relevant product offer for each subcategory
Managing the relationship with existing Farmers and hunting for new ones
Negotiating contracts and prices with the Farmers
Launching products on the website
Forecasting and demand planning
Monitoring shipments together with logistics team
Proactively managing your catalog
Reporting on the P&L of your category
Managing a team of Farmer hunters: inspire, motivate and get the best from each profile
Requirements:
Background or significant experience (+5 years) in agronomy, agriculture, the food industry, or in food procurement
Spanish is your native language
Strong command of English
Passionate about food
Specific knowledge and experience about some type of Pantry products (EVOO, dried fruits, wine, coffee, etc …) would be a plus
Strong commercial mindset: you work towards targets and know how to reach them
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Successful experience in the management of cross-functional teams
Enjoy managing complex projects with a high level of uncertainty and are confident in making decisions
Flexible and adapt easily to change
Enjoy meeting and visiting farmers
Available for frequent travel to the fields
Nice to have:
Specific knowledge and experience about some type of Pantry products (EVOO, dried fruits, wine, coffee, etc …)
What we offer:
Permanent full-time contract with reduced working hours on Fridays and during summer
Flexible work schedule and environment
€25/month support for recurring expenses
An annual €250 grant to support any training you wish to undertake related to your responsibilities and tasks
English, French, German, and other language classes partially funded by CrowdFarming
A flexible compensation plan and tailored benefits
Website credits to celebrate your birthday and work anniversary
Health insurance partially funded by CrowdFarming
Daycare, restaurants, transportation...
Remote work options
Up to 3 day of telecommuting a week
Training support
Receive up to 250 Euros per year for training related to your daily tasks
Medical insurance
We cover 20% of the private medical insurance cost
Birthday gift
100 Euros for your birthday to spend on CrowdFarming's website
Products from our farmers
Enjoy the products of our farmers in the office
Team buildings
We organize events to get to know each other better