Expert Category Management (m//d) (Category-Manager/in)

We do everything we can to make the lives of pets and pet parents easier, better and happier: Happier Pets. Happier People. We achieve this because we know our customers better than anyone else - because we are pet friends like them. This mindset has made us Europe's number one in pet supplies - a position we are determined to strengthen. That's why we are looking for people who take responsibility, think boldly, and want to grow with us. Do you want to shape the future of retailing? Welcome to Fressnapf!
What you will do with us

- Take end-to-end commercial ownership for assigned Non-Food categories and drive sales, margin and customer relevance
- Define and develop category strategies, customer missions and assortment architectures, including Core, Seasonal and One-shot logic
- Translate market trends, customer insights and performance data into assortment, pricing and promotion decisions
- Manage and optimise the merchandise mix across Exclusive Brands and branded supplier portfolios
- Analyse sales, margin, stock and market data to identify opportunities, risks and concrete actions
- Collaborate closely with Sourcing, EB Development, Space Management, Planning, Marketing Activation and country teams
- Contribute to building the future Non-Food Category Management framework and stronger cross-functional ways of working

What you will bring with you

- A degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing, Economics or a comparable field
- Several years of experience in Category Management, Assortment Management, Buying or Commercial Retail, ideally in Non-Food
- Strong commercial understanding of assortment steering, category performance management, pricing and promotions
- Strong analytical skills and confidence in working with sales data, KPIs and performance reports
- Good negotiation skills and confidence in working with internal and external stakeholders
- Structured, solution-oriented working style with the ability to manage complex topics independently
- Strong communication skills in an international environment as well as fluent German and professional English

Why join us?

- Your freedom: pro rata mobile working and flexible working hours
- Your team: open, familiar, appreciative culture incl. team events
- Your environment: dynamic, innovative and agile working environment
- Your role: high level of personal responsibility and freedom to implement your ideas
- Your development: regular trainings and seminars in our academy
- Your four-legged friend: dogs are welcome in our offices (campus)
- Your health: numerous offers for preventive care, fitness, Yoga@work, etc.
- Your benefits: employee discounts, company leasing bikes, company pension plan and much more