VIE - Junior Category Development Manager (From september 2026)
About the Role:
« You’ve always loved it. Now you can be part of it.”
Hundreds of young professionals are joining the extended Ferrero family every year, finding international opportunities and learning experiences to fulfill their professional dreams. Ferrero is a unique company that has fully transformed the confectionary world with its exclusive brands. At Ferrero, we work on big ideas that win over hearts everywhere in the world.
Here, everyone has the opportunity to make Ferrero brands even more extraordinary…and you can too. By Joining Ferrero as VIE Junior Category Development Manager, you will work on our powerful & loved brand.
MANDATORY 5 CRITERIA FOR THE VIE PROGRAM:
- Age: You’re eligible if you are at least 18 years old and under 28 at the time of your application. In all cases, your departure must take place before your 29th birthday.
- Nationality: Although the program is “made in France,” the V.I.E is not limited to French nationals. Good news: all young people who hold the nationality of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) can apply! Reminder: the EEA includes EU countries as well as Monaco, Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Norway.
- National Service:
- If you are of French nationality or hold dual nationality including French, you must be in compliance with national service obligations.
- For French citizens under 25, this means providing your defense identification number, which confirms you have been registered and have participated in the “Journée Défense et Citoyenneté” (Defense and Citizenship Day).
- If you are over 25, you do not need to provide this number.
- If you are a citizen of an EEA country, you must be in good standing with the national service obligations of your country of origin.
- Criminal Record: To be eligible for the V.I.E program, your criminal record (bulletin no. 2) must not contain any entries that are incompatible with the mission.
- Medical Fitness: You must be declared medically fit to carry out the mission. A medical certificate will be required to confirm this.
Important: If you have already completed a V.I.E or V.I.A mission, you cannot apply again.
Main Responsibilities:
As a Junior Catman, you will report to a member of our trade marketing team and provide support to the rest of the team. If you’re comfortable with numbers and want to be part of a sales-oriented environment, this role is for you. Depending on your experience, performance, and the evolution of the role, you will gradually take on more responsibilities.
This position involves overseeing promotional activities and campaigns, conducting market analysis, and monitoring KPIs for various brands. It also includes managing qualitative and quantitative projects, designing point-of-sale displays and seasonal catalogs, and coordinating with creative agencies. The person will be responsible for preparing internal and client presentations, supporting merchandising activities—including the creation of displays—and regularly presenting progress and results at internal meetings.
About You:
You hold a master’s degree in business or engineering and have a genuine passion for FMCG marketing and the food industry. You possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and are able to interact effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and various partners. Organized, self-motivated, and open-minded, you know how to manage your priorities, solve problems proactively, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. You are comfortable with numbers, possess strong analytical skills, and have a keen eye for detail. Excellent proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and PowerPoint is essential. Knowledge of Nielsen tools and prior marketing experience are a plus.
You are fluent in French and English, and knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
Our Benefits & Perks:
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About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Find out more here.