Category Manager

AUTODOC 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 ride!

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
• Fluent English
• 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
  
  We offer:
• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
• 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
• Referral Program with attractive incentives
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work