Category Director, Car Parts

OLX; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OLX is seeking a highly experienced Category Director for Car Parts to lead growth in this segment. This role requires managing product portfolios, developing strategies, and ensuring top-notch customer experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the automotive market and P&L management.

Formación

• Proven experience in senior leadership roles within marketplace or automotive industries.
• Deep knowledge of auto parts and the automotive ecosystem.
• Experience in category management and vendor negotiations.

Responsabilidades

• Full responsibility for the Car Parts category P&L, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Create and execute growth strategies, analyze market trends.
• Lead and mentor a team of Category Managers and Business Analysts.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Educación

University degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

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OLX is a leading global online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers across multiple categories, including auto, real estate, electronics, and more. Our mission is to facilitate easy online buying and selling, focusing on innovation, customer satisfaction, and creating new opportunities worldwide.

OLX is a market leader in the Used Car Parts category and seeks a highly experienced and strategic Category Director to lead and accelerate growth in this segment. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of car parts products, developing category growth strategies, and overseeing overall performance.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in automotive products , market dynamics, and e-commerce / classifieds, with a passion for driving change and creating seamless customer experiences.

This role carries full P&L responsibility for the category and requires close collaboration with product, marketing, sales, and BI teams. The Category Director will focus on business development and understanding internal capabilities and external market trends. As the voice of the Car Parts category within OLX, this individual will manage a team of Category Managers, Go-to-Market Managers, and Business Analysts.

The role reports to Sylvie de Wever, General Manager OLX General Classifieds.

Responsibilities

• P&L Management : Full responsibility for the Car Parts category P&L, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded. Develop and implement strategies to drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Strategic Leadership : Create and execute growth strategies, analyze market trends, identify opportunities and threats, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Product Assortment Management : Curate and enhance the product offering, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure a competitive and comprehensive assortment.
• Team Management : Lead, mentor, and develop a team, setting objectives and providing feedback.
• Supplier & Vendor Relations : Establish and maintain relationships with key partners to ensure product availability.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Work with product, sales, marketing, and BI teams to develop and execute category strategies.
• Market Insights : Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
• Voice of the Category : Represent the category’s interests internally and communicate strategies and performance to leadership.
• Voice of the Customer : Build a best-in-class customer experience.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in senior leadership roles within marketplace / classifieds / e-commerce / retail or automotive industries, with a track record of growing categories.
• Deep knowledge of auto parts and the automotive ecosystem.
• Experience in category management, product assortment, and vendor negotiations.
• Experience with digital marketing, customer acquisition, and retention strategies.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience.
• Strategic thinking, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach.
• Leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• University degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.

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