Automotive Category Supervisor

n11

Sarıyer

On-site

TRY 300,000 - 540,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

n11.com seeks an Automotive Category Supervisor to own the growth and performance of the automotive category, developing strong supplier and seller relationships and driving category strategies through data-driven insights.

You will monitor KPIs, identify opportunities and risks, and collaborate with Commercial Planning and Marketing to execute category campaigns. The role emphasizes data analysis, portfolio oversight, and operational excellence to improve assortment, pricing, and profitability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business-related field.
Minimum 4 years in category/commerce roles; automotive preferred.
Strong ability to turn data into actionable insights.
Experience with supplier, seller, distributor, or brand relationships.

Responsibilities

Own automotive category performance and develop action plans to hit targets.
Monitor KPIs, identify growth opportunities and risks, implement improvements.
Manage relationships with sellers, distributors, and brands; onboard new partners.
Lead discussions to improve assortment, pricing, and sales results.
Support sellers with platform-related needs and provide strategic recommendations.
Collaborate with Commercial Planning and Marketing on category campaigns and promotions.
Analyze performance and prepare business reports with insights and recommendations.
Monitor market trends and translate insights into category strategies.
Evaluate customer feedback to identify product/service improvements.
Own product portfolio management and monitor availability and inventory.
Identify opportunities to improve profitability and customer experience.
Contribute to category strategy and annual business plans.
Prepare regular performance updates for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for an Automotive Category Supervisor who will take ownership of the growth and performance of our automotive category, develop strong supplier and seller relationships, and drive category strategies through data-driven insights.

What You’ll Do

Take ownership of automotive category performance and develop action plans to achieve company and category targets
Monitor category KPIs, identify growth opportunities and risks, and proactively implement improvement initiatives
Manage and develop relationships with sellers, distributors, and brands, while identifying and onboarding new business partners
Lead discussions with key sellers and suppliers to improve commercial performance, assortment, pricing, and sales results
Support sellers with platform-related needs and provide strategic recommendations to improve their business performance
Collaborate closely with the Commercial Planning and Marketing teams to develop and execute category-specific campaigns and promotional activities
Analyze seller, campaign, promotion, and category performance; conduct feasibility studies and prepare business reports and recommendations
Monitor market dynamics, industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs; translate insights into actionable category strategies
Evaluate customer feedback and market data to identify opportunities for improving product and service quality
Own product portfolio management and monitor assortment, availability, and inventory performance
Identify opportunities to improve category profitability, sales growth, assortment, and customer experience
Contribute to the development and execution of the category strategy and annual business plans
Prepare regular category performance updates and present key insights and action plans to relevant stakeholders

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Engineering or a related field
Minimum 4 years of experience in category management, commercial management, e-commerce, or a related field; experience in automotive is preferred
Strong experience in managing supplier, seller, distributor, and/or brand relationships
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable business decisions
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of category management dynamics
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive projects and initiatives
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Fluent in written and spoken English
Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint