Category Manager Cooling & Heating categories (Automotive)

Autodoc Group; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodoc Group is seeking a Category Manager for Cooling & Heating in Lisbon. The successful candidate will build and maintain the product assortment, collaborate with the pricing team for strategy, and drive category revenue and profitability. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business or related fields and at least 3 years of experience in category management or e-commerce retail. Must possess strong analytical skills and be proficient in Excel/Google Sheets. Good command of English (B2) is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in category management, product management, or e-commerce retail.
• Experience owning category KPIs: Revenue, Product Profit, Margin.
• English at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the Cooling & Heating assortment matrix.
• Define category presentation standards.
• Collaborate with the pricing team for category pricing strategy.
• Plan and execute the annual category promotion and activation plan.
• Analyse category performance and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Vendor Managers and other teams.
• Represent categories in cross-functional projects.

Skills

Strong analytical skills with confident command of Excel / Google Sheets

Solid understanding of e-commerce assortment management

Basic technical knowledge of automotive aftermarket parts

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Automotive or a related field

Tools

BI tools for performance analysis

Job description

Job Description

As a category manager you will be responsible for delivering an exhaustive product offer for the Cooling & Heating automotive categories (radiators, condensers, fans, heaters, thermostats, compressors and related components) through a country- and channel‑specific assortment matrix that meets customer needs. You will drive category revenue and optimise profitability through assortment, pricing strategy and best‑in‑class user experience on the platform.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the Cooling & Heating assortment matrix per country and sales channel, ensuring car‑park coverage and that all relevant customer needs are met.
• Define category presentation standards (catalogue structure, listing logic, UX requirements) so customers can easily find the right cooling or heating part.
• Collaborate with the pricing team in development and execution of category pricing strategy: set internal pricing rules to maximise revenue and profitability, and monitor external market competitiveness.
• Plan and execute the annual category promotion and activation plan jointly with Marketing and Vendor Management.
• Analyse category performance (revenue, product profit, margin, refunds, growth opportunities) and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Vendor Managers, PB, Pricing, Supply Chain, Marketing and ProductTech to align product‑related decisions with category strategy.
• Represent Cooling & Heating categories in cross‑functional and strategic projects, providing expert input and market/trend insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Automotive or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with confident command of Excel / Google Sheets and BI tools for performance analysis.
• Solid understanding of e‑commerce assortment management, category presentation and pricing mechanics.
• Basic technical knowledge of automotive aftermarket parts specifically Cooling & Heating systems (radiators, A/C components, heaters, thermostats, fans) will be a preference.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders (vendors, marketing, supply chain) and drive decisions without direct authority.
• English at B2 level or higher (working language for cross‑functional communication).

Qualifications (Desired)

• Experience with automotive aftermarket catalogues (TecDoc, OEM cross‑references) and car‑park coverage analysis.
• Hands‑on experience building assortment matrices or category strategies in a multi‑country e‑commerce environment.
• Exposure to promotional planning, trade marketing or vendor negotiations.

Experience

• 3+ years in category management, product management, assortment management or commercial analytics, preferably in automotive aftermarket or e‑commerce retail.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering category revenue and profitability growth.
• Experience coordinating with Vendor Management, Marketing, Supply Chain and ProductTech / Catalogue teams on product‑related initiatives.
• Experience owning category KPIs: Revenue, Product Profit, Margin and car‑park coverage.