Category Manager(Premium products) HQ

With over 2600 employees in 28 subsidiaries across the EMEA region, ASBIS is a pre-eminent global value add distributor, OEM, and solutions provider. We are distinguished by our in-depth industry insight and 32+ years of experience as a reliable global partner for clients and suppliers.

We are proud of being one of the certified companies by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, as we believe that our true asset is people. ASBIS invests a lot to create a workplace where every employee has consistently positive experience, professional growth, and appropriate support to unlock their potential and build a future with the Company.

Whatever your area of expertise and specialization, you will find a range of career opportunities at ASBIS.

About the position:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Category Manager to join our team and take charge of developing our premium kitchenware, tableware, and accessories category.

You will be a key player in shaping the product assortment — from sourcing and evaluating suppliers in China to developing unique products that meet the high standards of our brand and the expectations of our customers.

If you combine strategic thinking with strong attention to detail, are trend- and quality-oriented, and have previous experience in the premium segment — we’d love to meet you.

Main responsibilities:

• Providing profitability of the product line;
• Forming a value proposition of products, analyzing the characteristics of different countries and distribution channels;
• Searching for OEM /ODM suppliers and evaluating risks/ benefits together with functional units;
• Developing new products together with the R&D team and bringing it to production and to the market;
• Calculating financial results for current and new products;
• Predicting sales plans for EMEA and monitoring plan implementation;
• Coordinating marketing and advertising initiatives for the products;
• Ensuring compliance with the quality of products;
• Forming system reporting in its direction (meeting deadlines, defects, revenue, execution of plans, etc.).

Qualification and skills:

• 3+ years of the relevant product development experience
• Marketing oriented, well developed product marketing skills
• Highly organized and structured, good analytical skills, responsible, team player
• Able to communicate equally with internal & external partners to gain commitment and support
• Fluency in English

We offer:

• Competitive salary package and motivation scheme
• Opportunity to work for a financially strong, fast-growing multinational company
• Constant interaction with global teams of professionals
• Access to continuous professional development: training, certification programs, events, and team buildings
• Life events’ gifts, corporate presents and awards, years of service bonuses
• Special prices for the Company products

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