Category Manager - Non-Fashion

Trendyol; Ohio; Hybride; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model with travel-friendly

Training allowance and LMS access

Ownership from day one

International team collaboration

Growth opportunities and mentoring

Team rituals and social activities

Résumé du poste

Trendyol is seeking a results-driven Category Manager to accelerate Non-Fashion marketplace growth across the CEE region, with a primary focus on Greece. You will source, onboard, and manage high-volume sellers across Home & Furniture, Electronics, Toys, and General Merchandise, negotiating terms and building growth plans with distributors and regional partners.

In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with Supply Chain, Marketing, Tech, and Customer Support to remove blockers and maximize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Management, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven track record in business development, sales, or category management within e-commerce or multi-category marketplace platforms.
• Direct experience handling non-fashion categories (Home & Furniture, Electronics, Toys, General Merchandise).
• Advanced negotiation skills with ability to close complex commercial deals with distributors, retail groups, and major sellers.
• Strong data interpretation skills to analyze sales reports, margin profiles, and pricing benchmarks.
• Fluent in English and Greek ( Romanian a plus).
• Willingness to travel frequently across Greece and the CEE region.

Responsabilités

• Identify and recruit top-tier commercial sellers, distributors, and brand retailers across Home & Furniture, Electronics, Toys, and General Merchandise in CEE, focusing on Greece.
• Lead commercial negotiations regarding commissions, payment terms, co-marketing budgets, and exclusive seller campaign participation.
• Oversee end-to-end vendor onboarding, ensuring technical catalog integration, logistics setup, and operational readiness.
• Manage day-to-day key account relationships through performance reviews, inventory optimization, and participation in major promotional events.
• Analyze category benchmarks, pricing trends, and product availability in Greece and CEE to identify high-demand catalog expansion opportunities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve seller blockers and maximize account retention.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English

Greek

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

Description du poste

About the Team

At Trendyol Core Commerce, we build innovative, data-driven strategies that power sustainable growth and global expansion.

From seller experience to new market launches, we turn insights into action—fast. Our cross-functional teams shape the future of commerce with bold ideas, real-time impact, and a deep sense of ownership. In a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we grow together — as individuals and as a team.

We are seeking a results-oriented Category Manager to drive our Non-Fashion marketplace growth across the CEE region, with a primary strategic focus on the Greek market. In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, onboarding, and managing high-volume sellers across key Non-Fashion verticals—including Home & Furniture, Electronics, Toys, and General Merchandise. The Category Manager will own the vendor lifecycle end-to-end—negotiating commercial terms, streamlining onboarding workflows, and building joint growth plans with top Greek distributors, commercial sellers, and regional retail partners to elevate category performance and assortment depth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit top-tier commercial sellers, distributors, and brand retailers across Home & Furniture, Electronics, Toys, and General Merchandise in CEE, focusing heavily on Greece.
• Lead commercial negotiations regarding commissions, payment terms, co-marketing budgets, and exclusive seller campaign participation.
• Oversee end-to-end vendor onboarding, ensuring technical catalog integration, logistics setup, and operational readiness.
• Manage day-to-day key account relationships through performance reviews, inventory optimization, and participation in major promotional events.
• Analyze category benchmarks, pricing trends, and product availability in Greece and CEE to identify high-demand catalog expansion opportunities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Marketing, Tech Integration, Customer Support) to resolve seller operational blockers and maximize account retention.

Expected Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Management, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven track record in business development, sales, or category management within e-commerce or multi-category marketplace platforms.
• Direct experience handling non-fashion categories, specifically Home & Furniture, Consumer Electronics, Toys, or General Merchandise.
• Advanced negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to close complex commercial deals with distributors, retail groups, and major sellers.
• Sharp data interpretation skills with an ability to analyze sales reports, margin profiles, and pricing benchmarks to guide commercial decisions.
• Strong command of English and Greek, both written and spoken; proficiency in Romanian is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Greece and the CEE region without restrictions.

What We Offer

• - Hybrid working model with flexibility: a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
• - Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities: Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
• - Responsibility from day one: Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
• - A diverse, international team: Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
• - Opportunities to grow with the best: Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
• - Meaningful connections beyond tasks: Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.