Category Manager (Travel & Tools)

Posted 22 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Automotive • eCommerce • Logistics • Retail
The Role
The Category Manager will develop and manage private label strategies, conduct market research, analyze sales data, collaborate with manufacturers, and implement marketing strategies to drive sales.
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Company Description

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!

Job 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!

Top Skills

Data Analysis
Market Research
Marketing Strategies
Negotiation
Performance Reporting
Pricing Strategies
Product Development
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The Company
HQ: Berlin
2,308 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

At AUTODOC, our vision is to become the leading tech ecosystem in the automotive industry, seamlessly connecting all facets of the automotive aftermarket.

Founded in Berlin in 2008, AUTODOC has developed into one of the most exciting e-commerce companies in Europe in a remarkably short period. Today, we are the leading online retailer for vehicle spare parts and accessories in Europe.

With a team of over 5,000 employees from more than 50 nations, we’re growing fast and transforming rapidly. From logistics and customer service to product, tech, and data—AUTODOC is powered by a highly international, agile workforce that drives digitalisation and operational excellence at every level.

Join us as we build the future of automotive e-commerce. Catch the ride with AUTODOC.

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