Senior Category Manager

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.