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Reports to: Head of F&B SE
Be a Game-Changer in Cinema F&B!
Are you a strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset, deep product expertise, and a passion for innovation ? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment, leading cross-country teams to success? If so, we’re looking for a Senior Category Manager SE to drive our Food & Beverage strategy, optimize category performance, and bring fresh ideas that maximize revenues across multiple markets.
This is your opportunity to shape the future of cinema retail in a role that blends product, marketing, and category expertise with strategic leadership.
Your Mission:
As Senior Category Manager SE, you will:
* Lead and execute the F&B strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
* Develop innovative category plans to drive sales, improve margins, and enhance customer experience.
* Identify product and portfolio opportunities by analyzing internal and external market trends.
* Negotiate and challenge supplier contracts to drive the best value for our guests and business.
* Optimize product range, pricing, and promotions to maximize sales and profitability.
* Build and manage joint business plans with key suppliers, ensuring strong partnerships.
Elevate the Customer & Marketing Approach:
* Develop and lead retail customer plans, aligning commercial activities with the film slate and key seasonal moments.
* Ensure consistent, data-driven decision-making through deep consumer and market insights.
* Understand competitor strategies and industry innovations, staying ahead of trends.
Be a Leader & Team Player:
* Manage and motivate a cross-country team, fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration.
* Work closely with Marketing, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless execution.
* Create a test & learn culture, implementing new products and concepts with agility.
Who You Are:
We’re looking for a strong, strategic leader with a proven ability to drive revenue, challenge the status quo, and lead teams across multiple countries .
Strategic & Commercial: You see the big picture, think analytically, and drive results.
Innovative & Revenue-Focused: You bring fresh ideas to enhance product offerings and increase sales.
Strong Leadership & Influence: You inspire teams, build strong relationships, and communicate effectively across all levels.
Product, Marketing & Category Expert: You have in-depth knowledge of F&B trends, pricing strategies, and customer insights.
Highly Motivated & Resilient: You’re proactive, solution-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
What You Bring:
* Degree in Business Administration, Food & Beverage Management, Hospitality, or a related field is a plus.
* 5+ years of experience in category management, buying, or commercial roles, ideally in the Food, Entertainment, Confectionery, or Drinks industry .
* Proven track record in driving category profitability and leading multi-market strategies.
* Experience in supplier management, negotiations, and joint business planning.
* Strong marketing knowledge to effectively position and promote F&B offerings.
* POS & Customer Journey expertise to enhance the in-cinema experience.
* Fluent in English and one language from our SE region (Spanish, Portuguese, German, or Italian).
* Excellent presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Make an Impact: Drive innovation and shape the future of F&B in cinemas.
Lead Across Borders: Work in a collaborative, multi-country environment.
Career Growth: Access training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
Cinema Perks: Free movie tickets, exclusive previews, and discounts on F&B.
Flexible Work: Hybrid model with a mix of office and remote work.
Ready to Take on the Challenge?
Apply now on JobTrain.
Join us in redefining the cinema experience—one product, one strategy, and one guest at a time!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development, Purchasing, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Entertainment, Entertainment Providers, and Movies, Videos, and Sound
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