About this role
Recipes We are looking for a Categorie Ontwikkelaar Retail (Fulltime 37.5 hours) As a Category Developer Retail at Verstegen, you are the ultimate content expert in herbs and spices within the retail sector. You know exactly what's happening in the category and translate shopper, consumer, and sales data into concrete commercial opportunities. You are not only an internal sparring partner for sales, marketing, and product management but also frequently meet with clients. There, you advise them, based on facts and insights, on assortment, promotion, shelf layout, and growth opportunities. You don't have sales targets, but you do have a lot of influence because your analyses and advice help determine the choices we make. You will have a lot of freedom to translate data into actions that truly make an impact. This includes new product introductions, improved shelf layouts, or a stronger promotional approach with clients like Jumbo. About the team: You will join the Channel & Category Development team Retail. A team consisting of a lead, two Category Developers, and a Shopper & Trade Marketer. You will report to the Channel & Category Development Lead Retail. The atmosphere within the team is open, direct, and informal. We work hard, adapt quickly, and collaborate extensively. We value clear communication, a good dose of humor, and colleagues who enjoy contributing ideas. Your challenges As a Retail Category Developer, you are responsible for developing category plans and advising both internal colleagues and clients. You combine data, market knowledge, and commercial insights to further grow the category. Your main activities include: Drawing up category plans for retail customers, including assortment, shelf layout, promotions and e-commerce. Analyzing shopper, consumer, and sales data and translating this into commercial growth opportunities. Advising clients such as Jumbo on developments within the herbs and spices ...