Senior Manager Global Retail Category Planning Job at Puma Group (Herzogenaurach)

Senior Manager Marketing Category Sportstyle

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple val...

Location

Germany , Herzogenaurach

Salary:

Not provided

Puma Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6–8+ years of experience in category marketing, brand management, or integrated marketing within consumer, sports, lifestyle, or fashion industries
Proven experience developing annual category marketing plans aligned with global strategies
Strong background in full‑funnel marketing, including campaign planning, channel activation, and content orchestration
Experience leading cross‑functional collaboration with Merchandising, Sales, Retail, and E‑commerce teams
Demonstrated ability to develop and adapt category‑specific activation concepts, toolkits, and launch strategies
Solid analytical experience evaluating campaign performance, content outcomes, and business KPIs
Experience working across European markets and adapting global initiatives to regional or local needs

Job Responsibility

Build the annual marketing plan for Prime & Select based on global guidance, aligning with Merchandise, Retail, WHS and Ecom priorities
Drive the integrated campaign planning and execution across the marketing, channel, media and content experts in the regional marketing team and execute in local areas with the help of the clusters and area marketing experts
Drive Full-Funnel Marketing programs across all consumer touchpoints
Develop and adapt category-specific activation concepts for key launches
Provide launch-agnostic, always-on activation and storytelling toolkits for wholesale, retail and e-commerce
Execute category-led brand experiences supporting priority launches and narratives
Execute local integrated marketing planning for key brand and product campaigns
Execute with local European markets to drive sell-in and sell-through performance
Partner with Merchandising Sports and Sales to get input on brand & commercial opportunities, category storytelling and product launch performance
Identify channel marketing efficiencies and synergies to improve procedures, transparency and ROI

Fulltime

Senior Manager, Condiments Demand Creation

Join us as Senior Manager, Condiments Demand Creation. Location: Hoboken, NJ. AB...

Location

United States , Hoboken

Salary:

119400.00 - 179000.00 USD / Year

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA or MBA required
Strong experience (6-8 years) in brand marketing and/or demand creation, ideally within CPG
Proven track record of leading large-scale, integrated campaigns and delivering measurable growth
Deep understanding of full-funnel marketing, including media, digital, and shopper
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into business impact
Demonstrated ability to interface and effectively work with a variety of agency & external partners to deliver integrated programs & business results
A balance of creative instinct and commercial rigor
Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple brands and workstreams simultaneously
Passion for food, culture, and building brands that connect with consumers

Job Responsibility

Own Demand Creation strategy and execution across the Condiments portfolio, inclusive of Hellmann’s/Best Foods, Maille and Sir Kensington’s
Set the full-funnel marketing vision across brand, performance, and shopper to drive category and brand growth
Lead the development of large-scale, culturally relevant brand moments, including tentpole activations and seasonal campaigns (e.g., Super Bowl, Football, seasonal tentpoles)
Manage overall Condiment share performance & deployment of large-scale marketing budgets for the businesses in the US
Champion best-in-class creative and communications across paid, owned and earned media
Drive the development of consumer-first, insight-led campaigns that connect brand purpose to consumption
Lead agency partners to deliver integrated, high-impact work that drives both cultural relevance and commercial results
Elevate the organization’s creative output, contributing to industry recognition and award-winning work
Own marketing performance across the funnel, including media effectiveness, brand marketing ROI, promotional programs and share growth
Translate data (POS, panel, digital, media) into clear actions that unlock growth opportunities

What we offer

Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
Retirement savings benefits
Life insurance and disability benefits
Parental leave
Sick leave
Paid vacation and holidays
Access to numerous voluntary benefits
Bonus eligible
Long-Term Incentive (LTI) eligible

Fulltime

Senior Manager, Sourcing - Fashion, Active

Step into a high-impact role as Senior Manager, Sourcing – Fashion Active at Wal...

Location

United States , Bentonville

Salary:

90000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

Walmart

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, engineering, or related area and 2 years' experience in merchandising, sourcing, planning, finance, or related area
Option 2: 6 years' experience in merchandising, sourcing, planning, finance, or related area
Global sourcing, merchandising, or procurement experience in Fashion/Women's categories
7+ years in retail, manufacturing, or sourcing, including major brand or importer/agent experience
Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Proven ability to build relationships and drive business priorities

Job Responsibility

Set and execute sourcing strategies for Private Brands to drive profitable growth
Build and nurture relationships with suppliers, merchants, and business partners
Influence key decisions across product development, supply chain, and merchandising
Lead the design, development, and launch of innovative private brand products
Serve as the category expert, anticipating trends and driving business forward

What we offer

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty

Fulltime

Senior Manager Marketing Strategic Key Accounts Brand

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple val...

Location

Germany , Herzogenaurach

Salary:

Not provided

Puma Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4–7 years’ experience in Key Account Management or Trade Marketing
Strong understanding of wholesale retail environments
Commercial mindset with strong execution discipline
Excellent Cross‑Functional & Account Collaboration Skills

Job Responsibility

Own the marketing activation of a portfolio of strategic wholesale key accounts (e.g. JD Sports, Foot Locker, Intersport) in close collaboration with the respective key account Sales Manager
Develop joint annual trade marketing plans aligned with commercial and brand targets
Execute co-op marketing initiatives across in-store, retail media, digital, CRM, Social Media and Event channels
Ensure Account campaigns and programs are based on global priorities, campaigns, guidelines and tools as well as local community relevance and account priorities
Activate Assets (Athletes, Clubs, Federations, Influencers etc) in collaboration with Sports Marketing and areas/clusters and social media/Influencer teams
Manage trade marketing activation budgets and track sell-out and ROI performance
Collaborate closely with Sales, Category Marketing, Brand, and Retail Operations

Fulltime

Senior Manager Marketing Strategic Key Accounts Commercial LS

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple val...

Location

Germany , Herzogenaurach

Salary:

Not provided

Puma Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4–7 years’ experience in Key Account Management or Trade Marketing
Strong understanding of wholesale retail environments
Commercial mindset with strong execution discipline
Excellent Cross‑Functional & Account Collaboration Skills

Job Responsibility

Own the marketing activation of a portfolio of strategic wholesale key accounts (e.g. JD Sports, Foot Locker, Intersport) in close collaboration with the respective key account Sales Manager
Develop joint annual trade marketing plans aligned with commercial and brand targets
Execute co-op marketing initiatives across in-store, retail media, digital, CRM, Social Media and Event channels
Ensure Account campaigns and programs are based on global priorities, campaigns, guidelines and tools as well as local community relevance and account priorities
Activate Assets (Athletes, Clubs, Federations, Influencers etc.) in collaboration with Sports Marketing and areas/clusters and social media/Influencer teams
Manage trade marketing activation budgets and track sell-out and ROI performance
Collaborate closely with Sales, Category Marketing, Brand, and Retail Operations

Category Manager Apprentice

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organisation on the pla...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Not have a degree
Obtained suitable level 3 qualifications by 31st August 2025 (3 A-levels with grades A*-C, BTEC Nationals, T Levels, or equivalent)
Obtained 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, with grades A*-C or 9-4 on the new grading system
Legally authorised (have citizenship or a valid visa/work permit) to work in the UK
Analytical Problem Solving
Cross-Boundary Collaboration
Building Customer and Partner Relationships
Global Process Management
Developing analytical skills and a willingness to learn how to work with data
Develops the ability to use AI tools to support work tasks

Job Responsibility

Support in the execution of category plans, including pricing and promotional activities
Liaise with key internal stakeholders on Promotional roadmap, ensuring submissions are made within agreed deadlines
Support with insights and learnings on promotional activities and execution
Support launch readiness by ensuring all tools, systems, and documentation are accurately updated and maintained
Maintain and monitor workback schedules, calling out key category milestones and ensuring all product update deadlines are met
Liaise with Supply and Planning teams to action product lifecycle updates and ensuring n-1 (End of life) products are removed from Store sites at point of expiration
Assortment management
ensuring tools are maintained with accurate product descriptions, pricing and market attributes
Create and maintain range matrix documentation at country level to share with GTM (go to Market), planning and Digital Store leads
Align with Global and Regional teams on launch activities and promotions, being a key point of contact for Regional Category updates

What we offer

Support and Guidance from an apprentice buddy, your manager, and fellow team members
Learning and Development
time away from your job training
Community and Inclusion
part of a vibrant and inclusive apprentice community
opportunities to give back through Microsoft's community programmes and Employee Resource Groups
Career Growth
access to industry-leading innovation and resources

Fulltime

Senior Manager, Brand Activation

Driver of brand achievement of its mission to become the leading sports brand in...

Location

Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Adidas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master or Degree in Marketing or Business Administration or related field
Minimum 8 years’ experience in Marketing or Sales experience in Sporting Goods or Consumer Goods Industry
PC literature, excellent oral and written communication skills in English and local languages

Job Responsibility

Drive and monitor brand team to achieve Brand equity scores
Local brand P/L shared responsibility (incl. MWB planning and management in partnership with finance)
Single point of contact for marketing for country GM, country shared functions/commercial leads and SEA
Implementation of the global / SEA brand strategy on country level
Review, identify, and actively build a strong alliance of external partners to develop plans, and drive value in partnership with NTP
Execution of local brand and sports marketing activation programs (yearly marketing plan)
Brand communication execution of area plans: ATL, BTL, PR, Sports Marketing, Social Media and Digital
All marketing communication processes monitoring and 360 executions
Execute all communication tools & channels in close alignment with SEA (e.g. Account campaigns, generic POS, advertising, event concepts and graphics)
Execute strong and differentiated retail marketing plans across network of stores and ensure visual merchandising excellence specifically in retail and franchise

Fulltime

Senior Manager Originals Statement GCA

Drive the success of STATEMENT and Y-3 across GCA within guidelines set by Globa...

Location

China , Shanghai

Salary:

Not provided

Adidas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7-10 years of experience in Buying/Category Management/Product required
Regional experience preferred
Proven experience with at least 3 years at senior level with major Apparel/Fashion/Footwear related companies
Familiar with both Retail and eCom business needs, with strong business acumen
Fashion, Luxury, Sneaker & Sporting Goods industry experience required
Passionate about product. Product creation experience preferred
University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing, MBA preferred
Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken)
Has lived and worked in different cultures or has substantial experience working in regional teams
Strong Computer Skills including Outlook, Word, Excel (Pivot), PowerPoint, etc.

Job Responsibility

Drive the success of STATEMENT and Y-3 across GCA within guidelines set by Global BUs
Plan and deliver the most efficient and productive assortment for Y-3 to represent a strong brand image and consistency of the range across both Own Retail stores and eCom across GCA
Land global STATEMENT/ Y-3 to create BRAND HEAT and achieve FINANCIAL TARGET
Drive key Retail KPIs (Comp growth, ATV, UPT, Conversion and In-season sell through, etc.) with the right Merchandise
Play a critical role to drive brand direction, business growth in DTC (Brick & Mortar and eCom)
Responsible for the business success of STATEMENT/ Y-3 incl. setting forecasts, pricing, range size, Hard Launch Dates (HLDs), delivery and Sell-through (ST)
Partner with GCA OMNI buying team to plan STATEMENT/ Y-3 OTB and buy strategy for GCA
Analyze historical sell-through data to plan and react to deliver the best assortment for marketplace
Define channels/store segmentation for globally allocated products and manage conversations with cross-functional stakeholders (Channels, Franchise, Sales, eCom and Marketing related functions) to ensure products land in the most optimized and premium manner
Perform Category analysis including sell-through, forecasting, range building/adoption, brand partner selection, GCA pricing proposal, monthly flow, ARP, etc

Fulltime

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