Bolsius is a family-owned company and one of the world's leading candle manufacturers. This makes us a major player in the Home Ambiance category in over 50 countries. Headquartered in Schijndel, here the strategy is determined, innovations developed and tested before entering the international playing field. Bolsius has its own production sites in Poland and the Netherlands (Roermond). In addition, there are a number of local sales organizations. In recent years, Bolsius' proposition has successfully expanded from 'candle maker' to a full-fledged Home Ambiance brand with an emphasis on design, performance and sustainability. The strategy for the coming years is to further grow the Bolsius brand, within existing channels and customers, and beyond. As an employer, Bolsius combines the best of both worlds: an enterprising family business and a professional and internationally oriented culture. The organization increasingly works in cross-functional teams. Bolsius has an inspiring working environment; you will get plenty of room to develop yourself, among other things by following specific training course and challenging tasks. Your ambitions are our ambitions: doing what you are good at and getting better at it, to make a lasting contribution to the business.

Bolsius believes it is important to pay attention to diversity, inclusion and equality. Every person is unique. We want everyone to feel welcome, safe and accepted, especially as an employee. We are convinced that attention for these topics leads to better performance, different perspectives and creativity. We strive for a working environment and culture in which all employees feel comfortable and can develop themselves fully.

THE ROLE
As the Product Marketing Manager Fragrance you are heading the Bolsius fragrance category team that is playing a very important role in the success of the Bolsius brand across Europe. Fragranced candles and reed diffusers are together the biggest segment in the Home Ambiance market and have plenty of growth potential. In this role you will combine the overall business responsibility for the product category with in-depth expertise of the fragrance market dynamics (consumers, customers, competition). You are externally focused: you collect market insights (consumers, shoppers and customers), understand the Bolsius internal financials and capabilities and combine this into winning marketing & sales plans that create value for consumers and customers. As a result Bolsius will win market share and better financial results. One of the most important responsibilities of the role is to ensure the perfect product portfolio. This includes optimizing the current product portfolio, development of new innovations and successful market introductions of the innovations. You are working closely with many stakeholders like innovation, PMO, Business Units (sales & brand activation), finance, traffic management and demand & supply planning.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Translate the company goals and brand choices into a multi-year fragrance category plan.
2. Define the product portfolio strategy (short, mid, long term).
3. Understand and optimize the financial performance of the fragrance category with a main focus on cost prices (value engineering), consumer pricing and product mix.
4. Initiate new product developments in close collaboration with the innovation team, our studio, fragrance specialist to make sure projects are delivered in time and in full.
5. Be the fragranced category expert towards Business Units (sales / brand activation / shopper marketing) and to customers.
6. Identify market trends and where needed initiate specific market research.
7. Lead, coach and develop team member(s) embracing Bolsius Values.

REQUIREMENTS
You have a bachelor’s degree or comparable and at least 8-10 years’ experience in a relevant position in product management, trade marketing or category management, preferably within FMCG. You are analytical, are result driven and have a commercial drive. You have excellent communication and collaboration skills, experience in leading without power as well as good organizational and time management skills.

BOLSIUS OFFERS
A challenging role at the heart of an international organization with growth potential, development opportunities and good working conditions. You will be working for a strongly developing family company selling its products and brands across various markets in Europe and beyond.

INTERESTED?

Send your application with motivation and extensive CV via the button "solliciteren" to: Bolsius Nederland BV, Attn. Romy Verhagen,  HR Business Partner.