Senior Retail Category Manager – Homeware & Strategy

Şişecam; Tuzla; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global glass manufacturer is seeking a Category Management Manager to join their Retail Category Group Management Team in Tuzla/Istanbul. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and have over 10 years of sales/category experience, particularly in homeware goods. Responsibilities include setting product vision and strategy, leading pricing formulations, and developing products. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and a trade fair experience is essential. The role offers an opportunity to impact product profitability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sales/category experience in homeware goods.
• Experience in team management and leadership.
• Trade fair experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Set overall Retail Product vision and strategy.
• Lead pricing strategy formulation.
• Identify customer segments for product offerings.
• Develop products with suppliers to match trends.
• Own product portfolio and ensure profitability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership experience

Results-driven mindset

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of ERP/CRM tools

Learning agility

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or similar

Tools

MS Office

ERP

CRM

Job description

A leading global glass manufacturer is seeking a Category Management Manager to join their Retail Category Group Management Team in Tuzla/Istanbul. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and have over 10 years of sales/category experience, particularly in homeware goods. Responsibilities include setting product vision and strategy, leading pricing formulations, and developing products. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and a trade fair experience is essential. The role offers an opportunity to impact product profitability and innovation.