Essity is a global leader in hygiene and health, committed to shaping a healthier future. Through our Health & Medical business and trusted brands like Actimove®, Cutimed®, Delta-Cast®, JOBST®, Leukoplast® and TENA®, we provide innovative, sustainable solutions for managing conditions such as lymphedema, chronic wounds, orthopedic injuries and incontinence, and advancing MedTech across hospitals, pharmacies, nursing homes and online channels. Join us in breaking barriers to well-being!
About the Role:Reporting to the Marketing Manager TENA, Health & Medical ANZ, this role is responsible for leading the product category strategy for TENA Healthcare.
You’ll drive innovation, manage product lifecycles, and ensure reliable supply, all while contributing to profitable growth and differentiation in the market. Your work will directly impact how we support patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers across ANZ.
What You Will Do:Develop and lead category strategy and go-to-market plans, mapping market size and customer segments to identify growth opportunities.
Integrate insights from brand, product, and channel data into planning, while staying across market trends, funding, and regulatory changes.
Assess the global innovation pipeline and adapt for local relevance.
Launch new products, upgrades, and cost-saving initiatives, benchmarking competitors and refining product positioning.
Collaborate with global innovation and local manufacturing teams to recommend pricing and promotional strategies.
Own demand forecasting and budget planning, ensuring product quality, compliance, and successful range reviews.
Drive optimal product presentation across digital channels and train sales teams to execute in the field.
Monitor category performance and ROI, manage A&P budgets and trade spend, and act on emerging threats and opportunities.
You bring 6+ years of experience in product portfolio and category management within a B2B environment, with strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in product launches and digital campaigns. You will also bring:
Expertise in product portfolio and category management
Financial forecasting and P&L interpretation skills
Strength in customer insight and market research
Experience in project leadership and stakeholder engagement
High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
A degree in Marketing, Commerce, or a related field
A professional, disciplined, and accountable approach
Strong attention to detail and high work standards
Excellent planning and organizational skills
An optimistic, adaptable, and collaborative mindset, with a passion for making a difference
Experience in B2B marketing and sales with strong digital and social media skills, train-the-trainer expertise, and familiarity with BI tools such as SAP will be highly regarded.
What We Can Offer You:Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You With UsApplication End Date:15 Feb 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity256653
