Global Brand Category Manager (f/m/d)

FIELMANN VENTURES GMBH; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading eyewear company in Hamburg is seeking a Global Brand Category Manager to oversee the selection of global branded eyewear assortments. The role focuses on collaboration with local markets and suppliers, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. Candidates should have a proven track record in Category or Brand Management, and the ability to consolidate insights into strategic recommendations. This position offers attractive benefits, including hybrid work options and professional development opportunities.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation including a 13th salary

Annual budget for Fielmann products

Employee shares and capital-forming benefits

Flexible working hours with remote options

Professional development through Fielmann Academy

Supportive team culture

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record and extensive experience in Category Management or Brand Management.
• Ability to collaborate across markets, functions, and suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German or Italian is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead the global assortment selection process by consolidating regional insights.
• Partner with local markets to understand performance and customer needs.
• Manage supplier engagement and coordinate Buying Day preparation.
• Drive smooth global execution through clear timelines and collaboration.

Kenntnisse

Category Management

Brand Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Fluent English

Excel

Power BI

Tools

Anaplan

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a Global Brand Category Manager (f/m/d) who will play a pivotal role in shapingourglobalbrandedeyewearassortment.Sittingwithintheglobalteam,you willcollaboratecloselywithlocalmarkets,suppliers andstrategyteamstobuildabalanced, relevant andcommerciallystrongproductoffer. Youwillguidetheglobalselectionprocess,consolidateinsightsfromallregions andensurethefinalassortmentreflectsbothglobalstrategicdirectionandlocalcustomerneeds. Throughcross-functionalpartnership,structuredcommunication andcontinuousmarketanalysis,youwillenableseamlessimplementationacrosscountries andcontributetothelong-termevolutionofourglobalbrandedassortment.

Together we set the standards of tomorrow - your tasks

• Global Assortment Governance & Selection:Lead the global assortment selection process by consolidating regional insights, guiding global selection days, and ensuring product choices reflect global strategy while addressing relevant local needs.

• Cross-Market Collaboration & Communication:Partner with local markets to understand performance and customer needs, ensure transparent communication of milestones and decisions, and support the translation of the global assortment into local operational plans

• Supplier & Brand Partner Collaboration:Work closely with Strategic Purchasing and Category teams to manage supplier engagement, coordinate Buying Day preparation and follow-up, and maintain effective governance routines with brand partners

• Operational Excellence & Process Coordination:Drive smooth global execution through clear timelines, tools, and templates; coordinate initial global orders; and collaborate with Supply Chain and Demand Planning to secure product availability and operational readiness

• Market, Consumer & Competitor Insights:Monitor global and local trends, competitor activity, and consumer shifts, integrating market-driven insights into global strategy and assortment decisions while validating inputs with regional teams.

• Product Lifecycle & Assortment Performance:Support the full product lifecycle—from introduction to phase-out—by tracking performance, identifying opportunities for SKU rationalization and margin improvement, and ensuring a balanced, commercially strong global assortment

You inspire us - your profile

• Proven track record and extensive experience inCategory Management(cross-category),Brand Management or a comparable commercial/global role,eyewear or fashion industry is an advantage

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across markets, functions and suppliers

• Highly organized and structured, able to manage global timelines, processes and key milestones effectively

• Strong analytical skillsand proficiency in tools such asExcelandPower BI(Anaplan knowledge is a plus)

• Ability to consolidate dataand insights into clear, actionable recommendations and improve global coordination processes

• Fluent inEnglish, additionalGerman skills(or willingness to learn) or Italian is an advantage

• Willingness totravelis required

We give our best - Your benefits

• Attractive compensation, including a 13th salary with the option to convert it into additional time off.

• Annual budget of €1,080 for Fielmann products for you and your family.

• Employee shares, capital-forming benefits, and numerous additional perks.

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options with up to 60% remote per month, coordinated within your team.

• Professional and personal development opportunities through the Fielmann Academy at Schloss Plön.

• A future-proof work environment that combines innovation and growth with a warm, supportive team culture.

Are you looking for an environment where you can contribute your expertise and grow in the long term? You can submit your application via our career portal in just a few minutes. Please include your preferred start date and salary expectations. We look forward to getting to know you! Your recruiting contact is Sibel Yürtdik.

Fielmann is one of Europe’s largest family-owned companies, the third-largest optical business, and stands for quality, reliability, and modern craftsmanship. With our omnichannel model offering eyewear, contact lenses, and hearing aids, we are actively shaping the future of our industry. Show your strength. With us. Apply now.