Category Manager - Functional Food

Confidential

Brno, Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia permanent

Posted: March 5, 2026

Job Description

At Vilgain, we do things differently. We develop products with clean ingredients, clear benefits, and uncompromising quality standards. As a fast-growing e-commerce brand, we continue to expand our portfolio of functional foods and bring innovative products to market.

We’re now looking for a Category Manager who will take ownership of this category – from defining the strategy and identifying opportunities to developing new products and launching them successfully. 🖤🚀

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing the functional foods category, defining its long-term vision, strategy and roadmap including ownership of the new product launch plan

• Responsibility for category growth, profitability and achieving business targets (revenue, margin, inventory turnover)

• Developing new products – from identifying opportunities, preparing product briefs, recipe development and ingredient sourcing to bringing products to market

• Sourcing and selecting suitable manufacturers and suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms of cooperation

• Continuous market analysis to optimize the product portfolio

• Collaboration with other teams such as QA, Regulatory, Marketing and Supply Chain

• Attending trade shows, exhibitions and supplier meetings to identify and develop new product opportunities

Who we’re looking for:

• At least 2–3 years of experience in product development within food or suplements

• Strong analytical skills, data orientation and the ability to make decisions that directly impact business performance

• Interest in functional nutrition trends and a passion for a healthy lifestyle

• Ability to coordinate multiple areas at once – from manufacturing to purchasing

• Attention to detail in data, numbers and processes

• A proactive mindset and the drive to find more efficient solutions

What we offer:

• A fast-growing e-commerce brand where your work has a real impact

• 5 weeks of vacation and a Multisport card for sports activities

• Internal learning opportunities, product credits and additional benefits

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