Senior Category Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Category Manager in Germany.

This role offers a high-impact strategic leadership opportunity within a fast-paced international e-commerce environment. You will be responsible for steering multiple product categories at country level, shaping commercial performance and driving sustainable growth across the Austrian market. Acting as a key member of the country steering committee, you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to align category strategy with broader business objectives. Rather than focusing on a single category, you will take a holistic view of portfolio performance, ensuring strong execution of initiatives and continuous optimization. You will lead a small team of category managers while enabling scalable processes and data-driven decision-making. This position combines strategic oversight, financial responsibility, and cross-functional collaboration in a highly dynamic setting.

• You provide strategic direction across multiple product categories in Austria, translating country and company objectives into actionable initiatives and ensuring corrective actions when performance gaps arise.
• You collaborate with Controlling, Country Management, and steering committees to support forecasting, annual planning, and financial alignment through data-driven insights and category expertise.
• You drive optimization of assortment strategy, including bundles and sets, to improve average order value, margin contribution, and overall market coverage.
• You act as a key interface between cross-functional teams such as Pricing, Procurement, CRO, CRM, Marketplace, and Country Management to ensure aligned execution of commercial initiatives.
• You lead and develop a small team of Category Managers, fostering growth, efficiency, and scalable ways of working across the function.

Requirements:

• You bring solid experience in Category Management within e-commerce, online retail, marketplace, or similar digital-first business models, ideally with exposure to country-level steering.
• You have strong expertise in forecasting, margin management, and performance steering, with a clear understanding of how category decisions impact P&L outcomes.
• You are experienced in working within steering committees or similar governance structures and are comfortable contributing to high-level commercial decision-making.
• You demonstrate strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data, market trends, and business goals into clear priorities.
• You are fluent in German and English, with the ability to communicate effectively across international and cross-functional stakeholders.
• You are a collaborative leader who enjoys working closely with others in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Remote-friendly working model with financial support for home office setup (up to €500).
• Fully reimbursed travel and accommodation for required office anchor days.
• Membership to Urban Sports Club to support health and wellness.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development programs, including internal and external training opportunities.
• 30 days of paid annual leave, plus additional unpaid leave options under eligibility conditions.
• Strong focus on flexibility, work-life balance, and employee well-being in an international environment.