E-commerce Category Manager - Head of Category

My client is probably the most attractive e-commerce start up in Poland.

The role is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a passion for e-commerce and professional hunger for more.

This offer is also dedicated to candidates with no previous e-commerce expertise. This could be a great opportunity for you to enter the world of e-commerce.

If you want to become a part of a team that will change the landscape of e-commerce in Poland, please contact me and we will discuss the details.

Responsibilities:

• Increase buyable selection from new and existing International and Polish vendors in your category
• Establish & manage long-term relationships with distributors and vendors by driving negotiation and re-negotiation of their terms and commercial agreements
• Own the profit and loss account for your categories
• Cooperate with other vendor management teams to coordinate vendor relationships and campaigns
• Work with other teams to improve customer experience across formats
• Liaise with the buying and inventory teams to assist in decision-making processes for managing stock and inventory
• Build internal and external metric reports to monitor new selection and availability
• Be an ambassador within the industry and consistently enhance your company’s position on the European markets.

Requirements:

• 6 to 12 years of professional experience
• Experience in Retail/FMCG industry
• Proficiency in English
• Strong business judgement with a record of accomplishment of successful negotiations and vendor relationship management
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Ability to harnesses data to drive decisions with attention to details
• Tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to influence internal teams and external partners

We offer:

• Attractive salary and company’s stock
• Opportunity to make an impact
• Unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership team both locally and regionally
• Fast learning curve and amazing learning experience
• Further career opportunities around the world
• Large scope of responsibility

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