Category Manager

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in business-related discipline
• At least 3 years’ relevant work experience, ideally in the pet industry. Experience working in an e-Commerce / mail-order environment an advantage
• Able to work very independently and to realise and implement quickly, open to iterative learning
• Intercultural competence as well as analytical and strategic thinking; able to structure complex facts
• Ability to understand customer needs and market requirements as well as an intuitive feeling for brands and trends
• Internet affinity, product and industry knowledge in the pet supplies, pet food and FMCG industry
• Assertive and self-confident, coupled with communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient in MS-Office (especially MS Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written English skills; German language skills an advantage

Responsibilities:

• Taking primary responsibility for the Polish product assortment, including sales targets
• Developing a local range strategy to align with the global product strategy
• Undertaking continuous product lifecycle management to optimise the ranges in your area of responsibility, including listing / delisting decisions and profitability analysis
• Sales planning and the corresponding management of product sell-through
• Implementing an attractive promotional presentation of products
• Planning, development and execution of marketing promotions and offers
• Conducting market, competition and range analyses as well as price comparisons
• Independent communication with suppliers including preparation and conclusion
• Working closely with central Purchasing and Sales departments

We offer:

• Competitive benefits package (medical care, sports card, extra days off, mobile phone)
• Flexible working hours
• Friendly open office environment
• Language courses
• Permanent full time employment
• Discount on company products
• Training, team building events and many other