Category Manager - 3C(Gaming)

JD DEVELOPMENT DE GmbH; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JD.com is seeking a Category Manager for our European operations to select brands, manage vendor relations, and drive category growth. You will lead end-to-end cycles from sourcing to launch, while optimizing storefronts, pricing, and promotions to maximize sales.

Strong Excel and BI skills, plus fluent English, are essential to analyze data and collaborate across teams. Join JD.com’s international business to expand the Ochama omni-channel retail presence, leveraging advanced supply chain and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor-level education or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in retail merchandising as a category manager or commercial marketing.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Experience using Excel and Business Intelligence.
• Proficient in English.

Aufgaben

• Selecting the best brands and products for designated categories.
• Implementing team-crafted strategies and driving growth in the customer base.
• Leading the full implementation cycle for new brands and products from sourcing to launch and ongoing sales, inventory, pricing & promotions.
• Building and optimizing category storefronts and sub-categories.
• Collaborating across departments to optimize brand, category pages, product listings, and search functionalities.
• Coordinating with suppliers and marketing on promotional campaigns to boost sales and engagement.
• Monitoring category metrics like conversion, margin and traffic to drive improvements.
• Analyzing customer feedback and behavior to identify opportunities for enhancement.

Kenntnisse

Excel

Business Intelligence

English

Ausbildung

Bachelor-level education or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

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

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor-level education or equivalent intellectual capacity.
• 3+ 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.
• Proficient in English.

About JD.com

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com is China’s largest retailer by revenue. In 2023, JD.com reported revenues of US$152.8 billion and served approximately 600 million active customers.

Our International Business

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

European Omni-channel Retail Brand “Ochama”

Ochama is an innovative B2C omni-channel retailer that leverages state-of-the-art retail and supply chain solutions to offer a comprehensive, full-category assortment of both top-rated and budget-friendly products at the best prices. As a subsidiary of JD.com, ochama utilizes advanced supply chain technologies and automated warehouses to redefine the shopping landscape. Our slogan, “Shopping made simple,” perfectly captures our mission. We are dedicated to fulfilling all our customers' needs and providing a shopping experience that is not only easy and convenient but also enjoyable and fun. Our growth is creating opportunities. Yours could be next.

About us

What started as one bold idea in China has grown into one of the world's most trusted technology and supply chain businesses. Today, JD.com (JINGDONG) serves more than700 million customers, using technology, logistics and innovation to create smarter, faster and more connected experiences. From retail and logistics to technology, healthcare and beyond, we're solving real-world challenges and making everyday life easier. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities for the people who grow with us.

Our global business

Our teams work across 20+ countries and regions, building smarter supply chains and helping businesses and communities connect across borders. From technology hubs and retail operations to logistics networks and corporate teams, we're creating opportunities to learn, collaborate and make an impact on a global scale. Whether you're joining us in Europe, the Middle East, Asia or the Americas, you'll be part of one global team working towards a shared purpose. So let's do this. Let's deliver joy.