Senior Manager Global Category Management – Consumer Brands (f/m/d)

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Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda®, Gimi®, Wettex® and Marigold®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.

Some of your Benefits

Cafeteria/ Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.

International Opportunities

International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

Personal Development

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Employee discounts: Opportunities for deals on products and services.

As Senior Manager Category – Global Consumer Marketing, you will shape the 18‑month to 3‑year growth strategy for our Above the Floor category across our consumer brands Vileda, O‑Cedar, Gala, Wettex, Marigold, Gimi and Oates. You will prioritize key commercial and innovation opportunities and guide senior stakeholders in turning strategy into action.

Hybrid Work

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbH

Senior Manager Global Category – Consumer Brands (f/m/d)

Qualifications

• University degree , ideally in business studies, economics or an MBA.
• Experience in FMCG marketing or commercial functions combined with strategy consulting or corporate strategy – ideally at a top‑tier strategy consultancy, Big 4/Big 5 advisory firm or in a comparable strategic planning role.
• Proven track record in developing growth strategies, business cases and executive‑level recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills in business analytics and market assessment, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.
• Advanced knowledge of FMCG marketing, sales and category management , strong financial and commercial acumen and a solid understanding of consumer insights; local or regional marketing experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills , including executive‑level storytelling and presentations.
• Strategic, structured and hypothesis‑driven mindset with a strong consumer focus and the ability to inspire teams for transformation and growth.
• Fluent English ; additional languages are a plus.

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