Senior Category Manager

ALS International; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 180.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global recruitment firm is seeking a Category Director/Manager based in Düsseldorf to own the P&L for Sports Fashion. The ideal candidate will have 8–12+ years of experience, a track record of achieving sales targets, and fluency in both English and German. This role offers a competitive annual package of €180-200K, with opportunities for strategic impact and career growth.

Leistungen

Competitive annual package

International exposure

Fast-track career growth

Qualifikationen

• 8–12+ years in category/account/business development, preferably in sportswear.
• Proven sales record and deep P&L ownership.
• Fluency in European consumer trends and marketplace dynamics.

Aufgaben

• Own the P&L for Sports Fashion, driving revenue and margin growth.
• Set commercial strategy for assortment, pricing, and promotions.
• Build joint business plans with brands for exclusive collaborations.
• Differentiate customer experience with data-driven personalization.
• Lead cross-functional execution to ensure flawless launches.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Sales target achievement

European market knowledge

Sports fashion experience

Strategic leadership

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Jobbeschreibung

Category Director/Manager

• Newly created position
• Düsseldorf based
• Annual Package €180-200K annually
• Category Lead - Sports Fashion

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE SPORTS FASHION EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

• Own the P&L for Sports Fashion and deliver breakout revenue and margin growth across marketplace and retail channels.
• Set the commercial strategy end-to-end—assortment, pricing, promo, and media—built around seasonality and sports-moment spikes (launches, tournaments, race season).
• Build joint business plans with tier-one brands and emerging labels; unlock exclusive drops, capsules, and athlete/club collaborations.
• Differentiate the customer experience vs. major competitors with editorial storytelling, fit-tech, and data-driven personalization across the funnel.
• Lead cross-functional execution with Marketing, Product, Ops, and CS to ensure flawless launches, supply health, and post-purchase delight.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in category, account, or business development within a major e-commerce or brand environment—sportswear/sneakers/athleisure experience strongly preferred.
• A track record of hitting sales targets while building brands, plus deep P&L ownership and strategic leadership.
• European market fluency—consumer trends, price architecture, marketplace dynamics, and partner ecosystems. English & German required; French/other languages a strong plus.
• Previous experience working with large sports retailers such as Nike, Adidas, Puma etc

Why this role?

• Impact at scale: Own and grow a high-visibility Sports Fashion portfolio in a global business.
• Strategic + commercial blend: Go beyond trading—craft a category that athletes and style-seekers love.
• Career acceleration: Competitive package (€180-200K annually), international exposure, and fast-track growth.