Director Catergory Management Writing Instruments

Job description

This role is designed for a global strategist ready to shape the future of our Writing Instruments category, driving global growth and brand prestige.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

- Global Strategy : Craft and implement a global strategic framework for the WI category, encompassing business, portfolio, and product strategy, along with an operational marketing plan.

- Market Intelligence: Continuously analyze the global market landscape, including competitor activities, customer preferences, and emerging trends to identify and capitalize on business opportunities.

- Product Lifecycle Management: Guide the product development lifecycle from ideation to discontinuation, including briefing, planning, positioning, pricing, and evaluating commercial performance.

- Global Brand Advocacy: Lead global product presentations to partners, media, and consumers, boosting the collector and enthusiast community engagement.

- Financial Stewardship: Oversee the construction and management of the WI sales budget, including monthly reviews of sales performance, margin analysis, and inventory objectives.

- Merchandising Initiatives: Develop and deploy merchandising strategies tailored to enhance brand visibility across Montblanc boutiques and various points of sale.

- Channel Support and Collaboration: Foster collaboration across franchise and wholesale networks, creative, sales, and marketing communication teams to ensure unified marketing efforts and support material development.

- Internal Communications: Innovate and manage internal communication tools to align global market strategies with WI product initiatives.

- Leadership and Team Development: Lead and mentor a dedicated team of 7-8 members, driving performance and fostering professional growth.

 

Professional Qualifications:

 

- Proven track record in product development within leading global brands.

- Deep expertise in Product Marketing and a strong grasp of global market dynamics.

- Innate understanding of brand essence with the ability to translate this into effective strategies.

- Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience navigating corporate structures.

- Exceptional leadership capabilities paired with a visionary strategic outlook.

- Comprehensive international experience and a global operational mindset.

 

Personal Attributes:

 

- Agile thinker with a robust mindset geared towards people, change, and results.

- Superior communication skills, with the proficiency to engage across all levels of hierarchy.

- Culturally sensitive with a strong international perspective.

- Charismatic leader with a passion for arts, culture, and sophisticated taste.

- Exceptional conflict resolution skills, flexibility, and commitment.

- Fluency in English is mandatory, with proficiency in French or Italian being highly advantageous.