Category Manager-3C

Joybuy; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Rotterdam

Cross-border e-commerce exposure

Job summary

Joybuy, JD.com's dedicated European retail platform, seeks a Category Manager in Rotterdam to select top brands, drive category growth, and define GTM strategies. You will lead sourcing, negotiations, and launch, ensuring a seamless shopper experience across Europe.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams on product listings, pricing, and promotions, leveraging BI tools to optimize category performance and customer engagement in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with ~5 years in retail merchandising as a category manager or in commercial marketing.
• Experience in contract negotiation and driving category growth.
• Proficiency in Excel and business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Select brands and products for designated categories.
• Implement strategies to support growth and a strong customer base.
• Lead end-to-end onboarding of new brands, including sourcing, negotiations, and launch.
• Develop and optimize category storefronts and product listings.
• Collaborate across teams to improve brand pages, categories, and search.
• Plan and execute promotional campaigns with marketing for impact on sales.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Vendor management

Excel

BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Joybuy is JD.com’s dedicated retail platform for Europe, offering products across a wide range of categories. Operating across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg, we’re building the future of retail through smart systems, bold ideas, and a customer-first mindset. Backed by JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, and its trusted global technology and supply chain ecosystem, we deliver a shopping experience that is speedy, reliable, and genuinely enjoyable. If you’re ready to make a difference, bring your talent and grow with us. Don’t just buy, Joybuy.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://www.joybuy.co.uk/discover/about-us

About The Team

You’ll be joining the Joybuy team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

• Select the best brands and products for designated categories.
• Implement team-crafted strategies to support an ever-expanding customer base and ensure an optimal shopping experience.
• Lead the full implementation cycle for new brands and products, including sourcing, vendor negotiations, product selection, launch, and ongoing management of sales, inventory, pricing, and promotion strategies.
• Build and enhance category storefronts, optimizing sub-categories at product and/or brand level.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve brand pages, category pages, product listings, and search functionalities for seamless navigation and better product discovery.
• Work with suppliers and the marketing team to plan and execute promotional campaigns, maximizing impact on sales and customer engagement.
• Continuously monitor and optimize category-specific metrics (e.g., conversion rates, margin, user traffic) using data-driven insights to drive ongoing improvements.
• Analyze customer feedback, behavior, and preferences within the category to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities.

About You

• Bachelor's degree or above with pproximately 5 years of experience in retail merchandising as a category manager or in commercial marketing; e-commerce industry experience preferred. Candidates with brand-side Go-to-Market (GTM) experience are also welcome.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, vendor relationship management, and driving category growth.
• Proficiency in Excel and business intelligence tools.

What We Offer

Joining Joybuy means becoming part of a business where people, innovation, and impact work together to shape the future of cross-border e-commerce. You’ll contribute to smart supply chains, efficient logistics, and meaningful projects that drive real customer value. With a competitive salary, great office locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you’ll have the space to grow your career, learn from talented colleagues, and make a genuine impact in a fast-expanding international business.

At Joybuy, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.