Watch Category Lead: Strategy, Growth & Partnerships

Saat&Saat A.Ş.; Sarıyer; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Saat & Saat A.Ş. is seeking a seasoned Category Manager to lead the watch category end-to-end, overseeing the product portfolio and lifecycle in partnership with international brand partners and group companies.

The role focuses on building annual commercial plans, monitoring sales trends and stock levels, coordinating with marketing for launches, and translating category insights into retail execution across channels to drive growth and strengthen the brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in category, product, or brand management.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, fashion, accessories, or similar dynamic sectors.
• Strong product portfolio management and distributor/brand relations.
• Analytical skills with sales data, forecasting and performance tracking.
• Commercial mindset with ability to translate insights into action.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, ownership-driven, and result-oriented.
• Advanced MS Office skills (especially Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of the watch category, including product portfolio and lifecycle.
• Build and manage the annual product portfolio in collaboration with international brand partners and group companies.
• Manage distributors and brand relationships, ensuring effective communication and alignment on product strategies.
• Define and execute category strategy and annual commercial plans in line with company targets.
• Monitor sales performance, monthly trends, and stock levels, taking proactive actions.
• Collaborate with marketing and communication teams to ensure effective product launches and campaigns.
• Translate category strategies into sales channels and retail execution.
• Lead and guide internal stakeholders, owning category performance.
• Conduct market, competitor, and global trend analysis to optimize the portfolio.
• Manage category budgets and ensure growth targets are met.
• Support demand planning and supply chain teams with accurate forecasts and insights.

Skills

Category management

Analytical

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ownership

Product portfolio

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related fields)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Saat & Saat A.Ş. is seeking a seasoned Category Manager to lead the watch category end-to-end, overseeing the product portfolio and lifecycle in partnership with international brand partners and group companies.

The role focuses on building annual commercial plans, monitoring sales trends and stock levels, coordinating with marketing for launches, and translating category insights into retail execution across channels to drive growth and strengthen the brand.