Category Manager

JD.COM; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading e-commerce company in Düsseldorf is seeking a Category Manager responsible for selecting the best brands and products. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in retail merchandising, excellent vendor negotiation skills, and proficiency in both English and German. The role involves implementing strategies, managing product launches, and collaborating across departments to optimize brand visibility and sales. This is a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about enhancing the online shopping experience.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in retail merchandising or commercial marketing.
• Preferred experience in the e-commerce industry.
• Full professional proficiency in English; German at C1 level or above.

Aufgaben

• Implement brand and product strategies.
• Manage the full implementation cycle for new brands.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance product listings.
• Monitor category-specific metrics and drive improvements.

Kenntnisse

Retail merchandising experience

Vendor negotiation

Data-driven decision making

Cross-departmental collaboration

Business intelligence tools

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Responsible for selecting the best brands and products for designated categories.

Responsibilities

• Implement the strategies that were crafted by team. Our customer user base is ever expanding and ensure we offer them the best shopping experience.
• Lead the full implementation cycle for new brands and products, managing all stages from initial sourcing, vendor negotiations, product selection and/or expansion to launch, and overseeing ongoing sales, inventory, and pricing & promotion strategy.
• Build a better Category storefront.
• Enhance the current storefront by optimizing sub-categories on product and/or brand level.
• Work collaboratively across departments to optimize brand, category pages, product listings, and search functionalities, ensuring seamless navigation and enhanced product discovery.
• Collaborate with suppliers and the marketing team to plan and execute promotional campaigns, maximizing their impact on sales and customer engagement.
• Continuously monitor and optimize category-specific metrics, including conversion rates, margin and user traffic, leveraging data-driven insights to foster ongoing improvement efforts.
• Examine customer feedback, behavior, and preferences within the category to pinpoint areas for improvement and opportunities for enhancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education or equivalent intellectual capacity.
• 5+ years of experience in retail merchandising as a category manager or commercial marketing, with preferred experience in the e-commerce industry.
• Experience in negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and driving category growth.
• Experience using Excel and Business Intelligence.
• Full professional proficiency in English; German at C1 level or above.