Category Manager Animal Health & Nutrition- M - F H/F - 59

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions forBaking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.
Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed toworking with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs11 000 peoplein more than50 countries.
Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion Euros.

In Phileo, as business unit of Lesaffre, we support partners globally, from family farmers to major feed industry players, constantly pursuing improved levels of animal health, welfare and productivity within the context of maximum sustainability.

We develop tailor-made solutions by mastering microbiota and immunity, based on sound science and trials evidence, helping animal keepers reduce their use of antibiotics to the absolute minimum. Our rich array of proprietary probiotics is designed to address the lifecycle needs of animals across a wide diversity of pets, farm livestock, fish and insects.
Let's act with nature for animal care.Mission :

Reporting to the Marketing & Communication Director, the Category Manager oversees a category of products and drives product performance & profitability, by leading go-to-market and supporting sales development through product portfolio life cycle management.

Responsibilities :
- Conduct market research to understand trends, competition, technologies, customers' needs and suggest portfolio value creation for a sustainable and profitable growth.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize the product value proposition.
- Is accountable of deployment of portfolio positioning.
- Develop and implement an action plan for product pre- and post-launch phases.
- Track key performance indicators to assess product success on the market and make recommendations to optimize sales.
- Support sales teams by keeping marketing material & tool kits up to date and adapted to our customers.
- Develop and execute internal & external marketing training plans for sales teams and customers.
- Ensure all aspects of the marketing mix.