Senior Category Manager

Job Location

KYIV GENERAL OFFICE

Job Description

Join P&G’s Sales Operations & Market Strategy Team as Senior Category Manager

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? We’re seeking a passionate Senior Category Manager to lead category growth strategies for our brands in Ukraine. In this role, you’ll become the local expert on customer channels and categories, shaping winning plans that drive sales and market share—and influencing the Central Europe commercial model.

What You’ll Do

• Own Market & Category Expertise
  
  

Become the go-to authority on channel dynamics and customer needs in the Ukrainian market.

• Build Winning Plans Develop robust strategies for both core and innovation portfolios, aligning business goals with consumer insights.
• Lead Enhanced Business Planning (EBP) Drive the EBP cycle, partnering with sales teams to ensure flawless execution.
• Elevate In-Store Standards Define and implement “must-have” display and merchandising excellence to improve shelf impact.
• Implement Trade Budgets Manage and optimize spend across Distribution, Shelving, Displays, and Promotions.
• Deliver Sales Growth Champion initiatives that boost net sales and expand brand market share.
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
  
  

Private healthcare, life insurance, lunch subsidy, company car, 6-month contract followed by permanent employment

• Career Progression Regular salary reviews and promotion opportunities based on your performance.
• Continuous Development On-the-job training, one-on-one mentoring, and immersive classroom programs.
• Hybrid Flexibility Balance remote work with collaboration days at our Kyiv office.
  
  

Job Qualifications

Who You Are

• Proven Sales Leader
  
  

3–5+ years in Sales, Key Account Management, Category Management, or Trade Marketing.

• Analytical Problem solver Strong data-driven approach with the ability to turn insights into actionable plans.
• Global Mindset Experience collaborating in a multinational environment, handling cross-functional projects.
• Skilled Negotiator Expert in consultative selling, building partnerships, and closing deals.
• Strategic Planner Able to design and implement multi-layered plans while anticipating and mitigating risks.
• Resilient Closer Confident in handling objections and driving agreements to completion.
• Language Proficiency Fluent in English and Ukrainian (written and verbal).
• Bonus Valid driving license
  
  

How to Apply

• Visit our careers page: https://www.pgcareers.com/
• Submit your resume and a brief cover letter.
• Watch our recruitment process overview:
  
  

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bicvbpy0gI

Interested to know how the recruitment process looks like? Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bicvbpy0gI

P&G’s Day 1 starts with you making an impact on the world, P&G brands, and your career. You’ll be at the core of breakthrough innovations, be given exciting assignments, lead initiatives, and take ownership and responsibility. And you will do this in creative workspaces where new ideas flourish. All the while, you’ll receive world-class training to help you become a leader in your field. And it’s not just about what you’ll do, but how we will make you feel: welcomed, valued, purposeful, challenged, heard, and inspired.

At P&G #weseeequal

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

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Get to know us better here: https://www.pgcareers.com/

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000129838

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)