Category Manager for the Professional Segment

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Akzo Nobel Baltics AS primarily operates in the Baltic region and Ukraine, representing and producing two business lines: decorative and industrial paints, as well as wood adhesives. The company’s headquarters is in Tallinn and the production unit in Rapla. We are looking for a new team member to join Akzo Nobel Baltics’ decorative paints to work as a Category Manager for the Professional Segment (Sadolin Professional & Sikkens).

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and managing product categories targeted at the professional segment, aligning with the company’s overall strategy and goals.
• Project management related to brand and product initiatives.
• Collaboration with Market Managers in the Baltic and Ukrainian region, the global marketing team, design agencies, and the product technical support unit.
• Preparation and delivery of product-related training, marketing and sales support material creation, budget management,
  and handling product-related inquiries.

We expect you to have:

• A higher education and previous work experience in marketing, product management, or sales within a global company.
• Knowledge of marketing and product management.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of project management, and experience in managing cross-country projects are essential.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, along with the ability to inspire and engage team members as a project lead.
• The role combines teamwork with independence, requiring effective planning, analysis, and focus on various time-critical projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English, as well as good communication skills in Russian, is necessary for the position.

We offer you:

• Health insurance.
• Gross salary from 3900€ + bonus system.
• Friendly work atmosphere.
• Professional development opportunities in a large international corporation.