Category Manager responsible for portfolio strategy and product optimization at an e-commerce company specializing in garden products. Collaborating with multiple teams to drive product marketing and management.
Responsibilities
Responsible for implementing the portfolio strategy for a product category
Optimizing the existing portfolio and developing into the category expert
Conducting competitive analyses and customer surveys
Coordinating product marketing activities
Responsible for launching new products in online shops
Regular coordination with various departments to ensure successful product management
Requirements
Commercial apprenticeship in retail or a degree in business administration/economics
Initial professional experience in category management
Early proven successes in project management
Entrepreneurial mindset
Solution-oriented, structured and independent way of working
Strong analytical skills and quick comprehension
Business-fluent German (verhandlungssicher)
Good command of English
Benefits
Financial assistance for daycare (KITA) fees
Subsidies for the Deutschland-Ticket, company pension plan and sports program
Subsidized meal offerings and company bicycle leasing
Online academy and individual training opportunities
Flexible working hours through flextime
Hybrid remote-work/mobile office model
Electric charging stations for cars and e-bikes
Option to take a sabbatical
Modern offices with height-adjustable desks
High-quality, customizable technical equipment
Free beverages and fruit (organic)
Team events and after-work get-togethers
Tent rental for employees
Opportunities to take initiative and implement your own ideas
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