across Europe
Automotive Category Manager (m/f/d)
Where your expertise is needed
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!
What we’re looking for
As Category Manager (m/f/d), you lead various categories with the goal of boosting sales, profits, and customer satisfaction metrics, and develop new categories from scratch. This will be achieved by optimizing product mix, working on category presentation to ensure an exceptional customer experience on AUTODOC’s web and app platforms across target markets. The role focuses on driving category strategy development and execution to meet business objectives.
The ideal candidate is a proactive professional who is driven by continuous improvement, capable of working both autonomously and collaboratively, and possesses a passion for crafting exceptional consumer experiences, demonstrates strong ownership and commitment, and has proven leadership experience in driving cross-functional projects.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute category-specific strategy to achieve key KPI’s – revenue/profitability.
Define and execute assortment mix rules to achieve key KPIs.
Analyzing market trends, consumer behavior and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.
Launch new categories from scratch with the focus on building perfect customer journey.
Provide inputs to pricing team to maximize revenue and profit in target markets.
Collaborate with Marketing, ProductTech to ensure cohesive execution of category strategies.
Job Requirements:
3-5 year’s experience in commercial role (category management, assortment management, etc).
Bachelor or Master degree in business management, marketing, or a comparable background in welcome.
Experience in the car/automotive business, preferably in an eCommerce setting.
Experience in eCommerce distribution and platform, preferably in a B2C centric environment.
Strong analytical mindset.
Fluency in English is a must.
Strong, proven negotiation and communication skills.
Perks at work
Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
Annual vacation of 25 working days and 1 additional day off on your birthday
Meals Allowance
Healthcare Insurance
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.
AUTODOC Corporate Discount
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
Fast growing international company with stable employment
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.