Category Development Specialist

Beschreibung:

Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Role overview
In this role you will be driving category growth to create value for all stakeholders (reaching TRIPLE-WIN - Category within Retailer; Shopper satisfaction and HALEON Brands growth) by understanding how to influence shoppers on the path to purchase now and how their needs might change in the future. You will be our customer's first choice Category Development partner, providing objective, shopper science driven category vision which drive sustainable category growth long-term.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

* Basic source of shopper & market expertise (incl. Retailers specifics) for Sales, and Brand Managers regarding appointed Haleon product categories
* Supports the development of category growth platform with actionable insights and selling stories together with Category Development Managers
* Supports Category Development Managers in creating SMART retail Picture of Success (category growth oriented KPIs, e.g. assortment, product exposition (creates planograms), 2nd placement, permanent POS materials) for appointed Retailers and/or segment of stores
* Builds collaboration with Retailers. Sets and executes mutual category development goals - organizes and conducts frequent external meetings according to category development process (owns the process end-to-end)
* Together with Category Development Manager works with Consumer & Shopper Research Team updating/developing Haleon database of shopper knowledge
* Prepares market analyses based on Nielsen's and IQVIA's consumption data for Category Development Managers and other Team Members

Qualifications & Skills:

* University Degree preferably in Economics/ Business Administration
* Knowledge of languages Polish (Native), English (Fluent)
* Minimum 2 years experience in Commercial Excellence, Category Management, Trade Marketing, Customer Marketing or Sales
* Accountability for results
* Good communication and presentation skills
* Analytical skills (Nielsen's and IQVIA's consumption sales data, YouGov household panel)
* Experience working with retail shelf planning software, e.g. JDA Space Planning would be an advantage
Haleon Leadership Expectations:
* Drives growth: takes accountability for delivering results; pragmatically turns data into action; is bold in moving things forward.
* Deeply understands our consumers & customers: brings the outside in; is focused on the future; drives curiosity.
* Builds one 'Haleon': is purpose-driven; breaks down barriers; adapts style for positive impact.
* Motivates & unleashes potential: cares and includes; grows others; inspires others.
* Lives our Haleon Values: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Opportunities for growth

None of us should ever feel like we are standing still. Instead, we want Haleon to be a place where we feel like we are always progressing.
Improving everyday health takes dedication. Energy. Effort. So we look to reward your contribution with a benefits package that includes:
* Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies
* Hybrid work
* Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement)
* Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions including working from home possibilities, health & wellbeing activities)
* Family benefits (extra parental leave, caregiver's policy)
* Life insurance and pension plan
* Open and inclusive environment which is supportive and welcoming of all diversity strands (gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, or any other characteristic)
* Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible counterparts
* Sports card (Multisport)
* Personalized learning approach
* Supportive community and integration events
* Modern office with creative rooms
* Free car and bike parking

Location - this role is based in: Poland, Warsaw

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PLN 93,162.00 - PLN 128,097.20 The salary range for this position is indicative and provided as a guide. The final offer may vary depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Further details regarding the total reward and benefits package will be shared during the recruitment process. Salary ranges may vary by location in line with local market conditions and applicable pay transparency regulations. Compensation information is shared for the primary location of this role. Where the position is advertised with additional locations the compensation range will be discussed during the recruiting process.

Job Posting End Date

2026-07-27

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected - all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It's important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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Note to candidates

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