JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS

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Category Specialist

Location
Auckland, Auckland, nz
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Last seen
Aug 16, 2026

About the role

As the Category Specialist, you will be an expert in everything Coffee & Tea, by delivering insights to support the development of the Coffee category and our portfolio. You will work together with the category leads to deliver sales growth for JDE and our retail partners. In this role you will be responsible for: Continual evaluation of market trends and JDE coffee and tea performance to key stakeholders Support with innovation projects Deliver insights and tools to help the business optimize our sales fundamentals Establishing a strong reputation within internal teams by becoming recognized as an expert on all relevant data sources To be the best Category Specialist, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field Prior experience in FMCG with experience in Nielsen/IRI, Dunnhumby/Quantium Critical thinking skills and the ability to derive actionable insights from large volumes of data Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Continuous improvement mindset with strong communication skills Valid unrestricted work visa Perks Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity Enjoy half a day off on your birthday. Medical Insurance for you and your family. Income Protection and Life Insurance. Learning and development programs to support personal growth. Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands, and access to discounted staff purchases. If this sounds like you, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent ( [email removed] ). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet’s in this role are greatly appreciated. Note: no applications are handled via e-mail. We are currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.