Join to apply for the Senior Category Manager South Europe role at CINESA. 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 J-18808-Ljbffr