Bacardi

www.bacardilimited.com

1 Job

8,179 Employees

About the Company

Bacardi Limited, the world's largest privately held international spirits company, produces, markets, and distributes spirits and wines. The Bacardi Limited portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and labels, including BACARDI(r) rum, PATRON(r) tequila, GREY GOOSE(r) vodka, DEWAR'S(r) Blended Scotch whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE(r) gin, MARTINI(r) vermouth and sparkling wines, CAZADORES(r) 100% blue agave tequila, and other leading and emerging brands including WILLIAM LAWSON'S(r) Scotch whisky, D'USSE(r) Cognac, ANGEL'S ENVY(r) American straight whiskey, and ST-GERMAIN(r) elderflower liqueur. Founded more than 162 years ago in Santiago de Cuba, family-owned Bacardi Limited currently employs more than 8,000, operates production facilities in 11 countries and territories, and sells its brands in more than 160 markets. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited. Visit http://www.bacardilimited.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Company Name: Bacardi
Job Title: Category Manager Off-trade
Job Description: Job title: Category Manager – Off‑Trade Role Summary: Own and execute off‑trade category strategies for French customers, driving market share growth through shopper insights, partnership with Key Account Management, and cross‑functional collaboration. Expectations: Deliver measurable category performance improvements, lead innovation and merchandising reviews, build category development practices, and cultivate a high‑performance sales culture. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement category plans for approved French off‑trade accounts, focusing on shopper insights and promotional impact. - Lead customer meetings (market/review, assortment recommendation, merchandising) and present actionable recommendations. - Identify and prioritize category development opportunities, benchmark against competitors, and track performance against share‑of‑market goals. - Provide purchaser‑specific insights to inform commercial propositions and customer review agendas. - Build and manage customer engagement programs (e.g., category management initiatives, purchaser marketing). - Create and share inspirational content (inspiration decks, sell‑in decks, activation ideas) across markets. - Deliver regular performance reports and analytics to business stakeholders. - Champion the adoption of category development best‑practice database and “share‑steal‑re‑apply” culture. - Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, and Sales teams to align strategy and execution. Required Skills: - 2‑3 yrs experience in off‑trade commercial roles, retail category management, or buyer positions. - Strong analytical skills with experience using Nielsen IQ or similar data tools. - Proven project management ability and delivery of cross‑functional initiatives. - Fluency in English; French is preferred. - Commercial mindset, team spirit, and willingness to embed category expertise company‑wide. - Experience in shopper marketing excellence or buyer‑centric programs is a plus. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Any relevant certification in category management, marketing analytics, or project management is advantageous.