Category Manager

Ref 2581991 | Date: 30 Sept 2026 Elsa Group is one of the leading industrial groups in the Swiss dairy economy and is part of the Migros group (Migros Industrie). Expert in the manufacturing and packaging of dairy products as well as in the production, ripening and processing of cheeses and the production of plant-based products, Elsa Group brings together several sites working in a network. Category Manager Elsa Group is one of the leading industrial groups in the Swiss dairy economy and is part of the Migros group (Migros Industrie). Expert in the manufacturing and packaging of dairy products as well as in the production, ripening and processing of cheeses and the production of plant-based products, Elsa Group brings together several sites working in a network. ### What you accomplish * Define the marketing mix of the category (product, price, distribution and promotion), manage the profitability of the portfolio and monitor performance indicators (sales, margin) in order to propose appropriate corrective measures to the markets * Monitor the creation of new items according to the current process (and RACI) and be the guarantor of respect for the planning proposed by Operations * Be a source of proposals, particularly for innovations in their category (shape/packaging/ design/-) * Have the responsibility to implement a continuous optimization approach for existing items in their category * Have the responsibility to simplify the category's product portfolio * Be a stakeholder in investment reflections (technical projects) * Conduct constant competitive intelligence, analyze the evolution of the category in the markets and take interest in consumer insights * Contribute to the definition of a category development strategy with the Markets * Potentially participate in industry fairs in Switzerland or abroad * Follow the marketing projects assigned to them and be responsible for the smooth running of the implementation plan ### What you bring * Bildung: École supérieure * Specialization: in marketing/sales * Professional experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar function * Proficiency in computer tools ERP (SAP), Office, web * Good knowledge of project management and marketing * Knowledge of the agri-food sector and Category Management * Ease in contacts and << customer orientation >> * Sensitive to profitability themes * French (B2) * German (B1) * English (ADVANTAGEOUS) ### What we offer you * Working in good health: Health promotion (health day, vaccines, massages)/ Advantageous offers for Fitness * Flexible working hours: freedom to arrange working time * Flexible workplace/teleworking: possibility of spatial flexibility in the execution of the function * Maternity leave/paternity leave: 18 weeks of leave for maternity / 4 weeks for paternity leave * Mobility: Free parking * Social benefits: Significant discounts with insurance companies / Pension fund: 2/3 employer contributions * Catering: Daily menu at 6.-, << Fourchette verte >> Menu * Cumulus points: Additional points for employees * Banque Migros: Preferential rates for investment accounts, for private accounts, and mortgage loans * Vacations: 5 weeks of vacation * Ecole-club Migros: Partial reimbursement of training or leisure * Leisure and culture offer: Various sports and leisure offers Only online applications submitted via the portal will be considered. Contact Monsieur Damien Michel Recruitment Specialist / HR Business Partner Haven't found a matching position? Activate a search subscription to receive suitable job offers by e-mail. [Create a << vacant position >> subscription ](< >) jpidc378016jm jpit0940jm jpiy26jm