Join Matas Group as our next Category Manager in Health — and help shape the future of Nordic retail
Are you ready to take a category to new heights in one of the largest and most forward-thinking Health & Beauty retailers in the Nordics? We’re looking for a bold, curious, and commercially sharp Category Manager to drive growth across OTC, Medicare, and Food & Beverage — and to push the boundaries of how we work, using both data and AI as your competitive advantage.
At Matas Group, innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s our direction. With strong retail banners across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland, and a rapidly growing digital presence, we’re on an ambitious growth journey powered by great brands, great experiences, and increasingly, great tech. From market-leading webshops to a unique mix of external and in-house brands, we’re building the next generation of Health & Beauty retail — and you can help shape it.
What you’ll own and drive
As our Category Manager, you’ll be in the driver’s seat, trusted to influence and accelerate category performance. You will:
- Drive and contribute to the category P&L, including defining and delivering on KPIs.
- Lead supplier negotiations — from strategic agreements to investments and pricing.
- Own SKU listing and delisting, shaping the optimal assortment and influencing store planograms.
- Scout, validate, and launch new brands, segments, and line extensions that set us apart.
- Team up with logistics and supply chain to secure smooth, on-time product launches.
- Strengthen internal collaboration to hit shared goals across functions.
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., CoPilot, ChatGPT) to streamline workflows, speed up analysis, and challenge the status quo — always looking for smarter, faster, more innovative ways of working.
What you bring
You thrive in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment and are energized by both numbers and trends. To succeed, you will need:
- Experience within category management or a similar commercial function in retail.
- Strong financial acumen and comfort owning category performance.
- Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to nurture impactful supplier partnerships.
- A sharp, analytical mindset with solid data-driven decision-making.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- A proactive, improvement-oriented mindset — you spot opportunities before others do.
- Experience using AI tools to optimize workflows, extract insights, or enhance decision-making — and a natural curiosity for how AI can improve retail category performance.
Why you’ll love it here
- A casual, open, and energetic culture where ideas move fast.
- A dynamic environment that genuinely values innovation and experimentation.
- Flexibility, including 1–2 remote working days per week.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Real opportunities for professional growth and internal mobility.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and play a major role in shaping the future of Health in the Nordic retail landscape, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join us on this exciting journey.
Om Matas Group
Matas Group is the Nordic leader in beauty and wellbeing with a turnover of +8 billion. DKK, +500 stores, +4,000 employees, +5 million loyalty members and web shops in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Matas Group operates with retail banners across the markets: Matas in Denmark and KICKS in Sweden, Norway and Finland and offers a broad portfolio of external brands, own brands and a focus on high service, personal and expert advice. Matas Group is listed on Nasdaq OMX Copenhagen.
