Category Manager

Company DescriptionAUTODOC is the largest and fastest-growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe. Present across 27 countries with over 5,500 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.5 billion in 2024, supplying more than 8.4 million active customers with its 6.6 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 rideJob Description

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)

• 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

• English В2

• Graduate or equivalent experience in business

Qualifications (Desired)

• Proven experience in developing and launching new private label product lines

• Additional European language will be considered as a plus

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in category management, product management, or related roles within the automotive or e-commerce industry

• Experience in automotive aftermarket or accessory or nonfood or DIY or electronics categories.

What do we offer?

• Fast growing international company with stable employment

• Annual vacation of 24 days and 1 additional day off on your birthday

• Voluntary medical insurance (VMI) after the probation period

• Mental Wellbeing Program –providing you and your immediate family members with free and confidential mental and physical health support services for a wide range of personal and work-related issues

• Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching

• Free English and German language classes

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work

Join us today and let's create a success story together

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