Category Manager - Sports

Responsibility:

• Category Management: Lead purchasing and sales activities for the Sports category.
• Performance Ownership: Drive gross profit margin (GPM) and gross merchandise value (GMV) for assigned categories. Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Sales Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies, including pricing structures and promotional campaigns.
• Procurement Negotiations: Identify and engage with potential partners, manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and cost efficiencies, validate fees, and ensure accurate data maintenance.
• Product Selection: Curate and select category-specific products that align with consumer demand and usage scenarios.
• Resource Coordination: Collaborate with international supply chain teams to secure necessary resources and support.
• Data-Driven Optimization: Analyze sales and procurement data to identify trends, propose improvements, and enhance gross profit margins.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 5 years of e-commerce experience in Sports category.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of Sports category with strong market insights and proven purchasing expertise.
• Network: Established relationships within the Sports network in Europe.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities, data sensitivity, and logical thinking. Effective communicator with a passion for continuous learning.
• Mindset: Highly driven, innovative, team-oriented, and committed to aligning personal contributions with organizational goals.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape category strategies and contribute to the growth of a new and dynamic e-commerce business. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about the position, we’d love to hear from you!