across Europe
Category manager (Batteries&Charging solutions)
Where your expertise is needed
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!
What we’re looking for
As Category Manager you will lead Category Batteries&Charging solutions with the goal of maximizing sales, profits, and customer satisfaction metrics. This will be achieved by optimizing product mix, defining purchasing rules, building pricing strategies and ensuring an exceptional customer experience on AUTODOC’s web and app platforms across target markets. The role focuses on driving category strategy development and execution to meet business objectives (P&L responsibility).
The ideal candidate is a proactive professional who is driven by continuous improvement, capable of working both autonomously and collaboratively, and possesses a passion for crafting exceptional consumer experiences, demonstrates strong ownership and commitment, and has proven leadership experience in driving cross-functional projects.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute category-specific strategy to achieve key KPI’s – revenue/profitability
Define and execute assortment mix rules to achieve key KPI’s
Analyzing market trends, consumer behavior and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities
Launch new categories from scratch with the focus on building perfect customer journey
Provide inputs to pricing team to maximize revenue and profit in target markets
Collaborate with Marketing, ProductTech to ensure cohesive execution of category strategies.
Job Requirements:
3-5 year’s experience in commercial role (category management, assortment management etc)
Experience in eCommerce, preferably B2C.
Strong analytical mindset.
Proficiency in English
Negotiations and communication skills
Bachelor or Master degree in business management, marketing.
Experience in batteries&charging solutions business will be a plus
Perks at work
Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
Fast growing international company with stable employment
Annual vacation of 30 days and 1 additional day off on your birthday
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.
AUTODOC Corporate Discount (1,080 Euros per annum) to order parts for their own use at special discounted rates
Retail discounts of up to 75% on travel, technology, fashion and much more
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
Referral Program with attractive incentives
Company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge mit Allianz)
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.