Category Manager

We are looking for an independent, skilled and highly motivated Category Manager in one of the fastest-growing fashion e-commerce platform in CSEE - FactCool.
The Category Manager is directly responsible for the management, strategy and P&L of the assigned category/brand, including people management, planning and achieving business results and external presentation of the category. He/she is responsible for the management of the entrusted product category and ensures that they meet the planned sales targets. Has a portfolio of suppliers with whom he/she negotiates and sets commercial terms and builds long term commercial relationships.

Main objectives and responsibilities: ​

- Strategic management:
Responsible for planning and defining the strategy within the assigned category/brand, including responsibility for margin strategy of the assigned category products. Manages the selection of strategic suppliers and products to achieve GM2 and meet P&L in the category. ​

- People management:
Leads, mentors and develops team of salespeople to achieve business results. ​

- Development
of assigned categories in cooperation with other departments of the company, e.g. MKT, Vendor MKT, Content, UX, IT. This is to increase GM2 and Customer Experience. ​

- Business Negotiations:
The Category Manager is directly responsible for identifying strategic partners and suppliers in his/her industry. He/she conducts annual negotiations with suppliers to negotiate terms and conditions for the next period (min. CY). ​

- Stock Product Management:
Category Manager determines the stock product classification and is responsible for the value and stock turnover of stock products, as well as their availability and A-B-C distribution.

• Flexible working time,
• Flexible home-office,
• Contribution to trainings and learning courses,
• Snacks and beverages in the office,
• Discounts on our products,
• Company team-buildings.