Electronics & Thermo Category Manager — Growth & Insights

Autodoc Group; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company located in Lisboa, Portugal is seeking a Category Manager. The successful candidate will develop category-specific strategies to maximize sales and profit across target markets. Responsibilities include implementing an annual development plan, defining assortment rules, and establishing pricing policies. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's degree and have over 5 years of experience in vendor management, with a background in the automotive industry preferred. Fluency in English and other European languages is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in vendor management or P/L ownership role preferred.
• 3+ years in Automotive or Automotive spare parts.
• Language skills: English B1, fluency in additional European languages is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category-specific strategies to maximize sales and profit.
• Create and implement an annual category development plan.
• Define and enforce rules for assortment mix.
• Establish category-specific pricing policies.
• Set requirements for presentation of goods on platforms.
• Lead performance reviews ensuring execution of Category strategies.
• Participate in negotiations and regular business reviews.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Leadership experience

Excellent written communication

Strong numerical aptitude

Team-oriented

Education

Masters or Postgraduate degree in business management

Job description

A leading automotive company located in Lisboa, Portugal is seeking a Category Manager. The successful candidate will develop category-specific strategies to maximize sales and profit across target markets. Responsibilities include implementing an annual development plan, defining assortment rules, and establishing pricing policies. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's degree and have over 5 years of experience in vendor management, with a background in the automotive industry preferred. Fluency in English and other European languages is a plus.