Professional Assortment Category Manager (m/f/d)

🛍️ About AUTODOC

AUTODOC is the leading and fastest-growing online platform for auto parts in Europe.

We're a team of around 5,000 people, operating in 27 countries, and we generated over €1.3 billion in revenue in 2023, supplying more than 7.4 million customers with 5.8 million car, truck, and motorcycle parts and accessories.

We're a dynamic bunch of curious minds, adventurous experts, and tech-savvy professionals – all working together to achieve great things. Join us and be part of our success!

🛠️ The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the strategy for our private label assortment to ensure a well-balanced and profitable product portfolio.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, understand customer preferences, and assess the competitive environment.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to spot opportunities for new private label products.
• Keep your finger on the pulse of industry trends and innovations to incorporate them into our product development.
• Identify and seize new market opportunities to expand our private label product range.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to develop new private label products and guide the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to market launch.
• Develop and implement competitive pricing strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Create and execute effective marketing strategies and promotional campaigns to drive sales.
• In partnership with the Procurement Manager, build and cultivate strong relationships with manufacturers, negotiate favorable terms, prices, and contracts.
• Work hand-in-hand with other teams, like marketing, supply chain, quality control, and legal, to ensure a seamless strategy execution.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular performance reports with insightful data and recommendations.

🎯 What We're Looking For

Requirements (Essential):

• A solid understanding of the Tools category market, including major brands, production characteristics, quality differences, how tools are used for various tasks, and the distinctions between professional tools.
• A strong sense of ownership – think like a business owner.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• A strong ability to adapt to changing market dynamics and business needs.
• Good creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Fluent English language skills.
• A university degree or equivalent business experience.

Requirements (Preferred):

• Knowledge of other European languages – a plus!
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of professional experience in business, category management, purchasing, or sales within the Tools category.
  • Proven success in developing and launching new private label product lines.

🎁 What We Offer

• Compensation: Competitive salaries based on your professional experience.
• Growth: A fast-growing international company with stable employment opportunities.
• Time Off: Annual vacation of 22 working days, plus an extra day off on your birthday.
• Perks:
  • Meals allowance
  • Healthcare Insurance
  • Mental Wellbeing Program – access to free psychological counseling for you and your family members (24/7 hotline and online sessions)
  • AUTODOC Corporate Discount (1,080 Euros per year) to purchase parts for personal use at discounted rates
  • Retail discounts of up to 75% on travel, tech, fashion, and more
  • Opportunities for advancement, training (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills through our e-learning platform), and coaching
  • Free English and German language classes
  • Referral Program with attractive incentives
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work model

🤝 Let's Build Success Together!

Join our team today and be a part of our continued success story!

Job Category: Marketing