Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in category management, brand management, or trade marketing within the FMCG sector; experience in the alcoholic beverages industry is preferred
- Strong understanding of the alcoholic beverages market, consumer behavior, and retail dynamics
- Proven analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
- Hands-on experience in developing and executing category strategies, pricing models, and promotional campaigns
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong project management capabilities and experience working cross-functionally
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluency in Azerbaijani, English, and Russian
- Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven personality
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute category strategies for the alcoholic beverages portfolio
- Manage pricing, product positioning, and assortment strategies to maximize sales and profitability
- Conduct regular market analysis, including competitor activity, consumer trends, and pricing dynamics, to identify opportunities and mitigate risks
- Plan and implement brand marketing, trade marketing, and promotional activities in coordination with producers, as well as local Sales and Trade Marketing teams
- Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, key customers, and retail partners to ensure effective execution of brand growth strategies
- Monitor sales performance, market share, and profitability; prepare regular reports and strategic recommendations for management
- Lead product launches and portfolio innovations, ensuring alignment with global brand guidelines and local market requirements
- Collaborate with the supply chain and logistics teams to ensure optimal stock levels and product availability
- Ensure full compliance with local laws and regulations related to the marketing and sale of alcoholic beverages
Working hours norm:
- 5-day work schedule; from 09:00 to 18:00
Workplace:
- Khirdalan city, 18A East of Baku–Guba highway (near Masazir roundabout) https://goo.gl/maps/iFLKeNz2rJoCoWDt5
Application Process:
Interested and qualified candidates are kindly requested to send their CVs to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button, indicating "Alcoholic Beverages Category Manager" in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the vacancy requirements will be contacted.