Senior Category Manager (tools category)

AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe.

Present across 27 countries with around 5,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.3 billion in 2023, supplying more than 7.4 million active customers with its 5.8 million vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands.

Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage private label assortment strategy to ensure a balanced and profitable portfolio.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for new private label products.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovations to incorporate into product development.
• Identify and leverage new market opportunities to expand the private label portfolio.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to develop new private label products and oversee the entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Develop and establish competitive pricing strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies and promotional campaigns to drive sales.
• In cooperation with the Procurement Manager, build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, negotiate terms, prices and contracts to ensure favorable conditions.
• Work closely with other departments, such as marketing, supply chain, quality control, legal, to ensure cohesive strategy execution.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular performance reports with insights and recommendations.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Knowledge of Tools category market, main brands, production features, differences in quality, use of tools for different tasks, differences in professional tools
• Strong ownership – thinks like an owner
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking
• Strong ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs
• Good creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Fluent English
• Graduate or equivalent experience in business

Qualifications (Desired)

• Additional European language will be considered as a plus

Experience

• 5+ years in business, category management, purchacing or selling experience in the Tools category
• Proven experience in developing and launching new private label product lines

What do we offer?

• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
• Fast growing international company with stable employment
• Healthcare Insurance
• Mental Wellbeing Program – the opportunity for free psychological counseling for you and your family members 24/7 hotline and online sessions
• Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
• Free language classes
• Referral Program with attractive incentives
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work