EURALIS

www.euralis.fr

2,388 Employees

About the Company

Le groupe coopératif Euralis est présent à toutes les étapes de la production alimentaire dans les domaines agricole (collecte, commercialisation de productions végétales, production de légumes, productions animales, nutrition animale, distribution avec les magasins Point Vert), semencier avec LIDEA(recherche, production et commercialisation) et agroalimentaire. Euralis est un acteur de la gastronomie du canard gras avec les marques Maison Montfort et Rougié, et accompagne les commerces de proximité avec l’activité traiteur de Stalaven. Les 6 500 adhérents et les 5 000 collaborateurs présents dans 16 pays contribuent au quotidien à une agriculture et une alimentation durables, plurielles, saines et accessibles.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: EURALIS
Job Title: Category Manager (H/F)
Job Description: **Job title** Category Manager **Role summary** Lead the end‑to‑end management of a product category within a specialty retail network focused on agricultural and rural markets. Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to shape profitable, attractive, and differentiated product ranges, drive supplier negotiations, and ensure accurate forecasting and performance monitoring across all sales channels. **Expectations** - Deliver a profitable category that meets local consumer demands and differentiates the brand from competitors. - Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. - Use data and market insight to forecast demand and optimize product mix. - Actively anticipate market trends to keep the category ahead of the curve. **Key responsibilities** - Define, position, and evolve product ranges based on customer needs and market dynamics. - Plan and execute tenders, select suppliers, and negotiate contract terms to secure cost and quality advantages. - Forecast sales, track line‑by‑line profitability, and report performance against KPIs. - Coordinate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to implement category plans on the shop floor. - Conduct ongoing market, economic, and technological surveillance to identify emerging trends and opportunities. - Mentor and influence cross‑functional teams, ensuring alignment of category objectives across the organization. **Required skills** - Minimum 5 years of Category Management experience, preferably in specialty retail (garden, animal care, hardware, LISA, or similar). - Strong analytical skills: ability to interpret sales data, financial models, and market research. - Negotiation and supplier‑management expertise, achieving favourable terms and long‑term partnerships. - Cross‑functional leadership: influence sales, marketing, and operations teams without direct authority. - Creative problem‑solving to develop differentiated and profitable product offers. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills. - Proficiency in French (mandatory) and English (preferred). **Required education & certifications** - Minimum Bac + 5 (Master’s level) in Marketing, Procurement, or Agricultural Engineering with a commercial concentration. - Certifications in Category Management or Supply‑Chain Management (e.g., CSM, SMX) are considered a plus.