Category Manager (f/m/x)

Douglas; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading beauty retailer in Düsseldorf is searching for a Category Manager to oversee the Hair Care category. The role includes managing supplier negotiations, implementing marketing strategies, and analyzing market trends. Candidates should have a degree in business administration, relevant experience, and strong negotiation skills. Fluent proficiency in both German and English is required. The company supports equal opportunities and welcomes diverse applications.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in category management, purchasing, or sales.
• Experience in the beauty sector is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive thinking.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive thinking and acting.
• Very good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; SAP desirable.
• Affinity for analytical work and comfortable with complex analyses.
• Fluent German and English skills.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for the Hair Care category within the DACH Group.
• Manage supplier negotiations and product strategies.
• Evaluate and manage product launches both online and in-store.
• Plan, execute, and follow up supplier meetings, including annual negotiations.
• Budget responsibility: evaluate and manage launches online and in-store.
• Regular analysis of assortment KPIs and market potential; translate goals for channels.
• Plan and evaluate marketing measures and seasonal campaigns.
• Monitor national and international markets; prepare reports and coordinate with international stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Degree in business administration or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Category Manager (f/m/x) – Douglas

Location: Dormagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Job function: Marketing and Sales, Retail

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategically important Hair Care category within the DACH Group Category Management
• Independent assortment and supplier management, including negotiating terms and conditions within your portfolio
• Definition, implementation, and communication of centrally managed purchasing and product strategies; serve as central interface within the company
• Independent execution, preparation, and follow-up of supplier meetings, including annual negotiations
• Budget responsibility: evaluate and manage regular product launches both online and in-store
• Regular analysis of assortment-relevant KPIs of new and existing suppliers, identification of market potential for the category, and channel-specific translation of company goals
• Planning, implementation, and evaluation of sales-supporting marketing measures and seasonal sales campaigns
• National and international market and trend monitoring, competitive analysis, prepare corresponding reports and derive measures – working closely with international stakeholders

Qualifications

• Completed a degree in business administration or equivalent with relevant professional experience
• Preferably several years of experience in category management, purchasing, sales, retail, or industry; experience in the beauty sector is a plus
• Strong negotiation skills and confident demeanor
• Entrepreneurial and proactive thinking and acting
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP desirable
• Affinity for analytical work and comfortable with complex analyses
• Fluent German and English skills

Apply: Please state your salary expectations and possible starting date.

As an international employer, we stand for equal opportunities and diversity. We welcome applications from mothers, fathers, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please let us know if you need barrier‑free access, gender‑neutral pronoun usage, or more time for the application process.

We look forward to hearing from you!