We are looking for an independent, skilled and highly motivated Category Manager in one of the fastest-growing fashion e-commerce platform in CSEE - FactCool.
The Category Manager is directly responsible for the management, strategy and P&L of the assigned category/brand, including people management, planning and achieving business results and external presentation of the category. He/she is responsible for the management of the entrusted product category and ensures that they meet the planned sales targets. Has a portfolio of suppliers with whom he/she negotiates and sets commercial terms and builds long term commercial relationships.

Main objectives and responsibilities: ​

• Strategic management:
  Responsible for planning and defining the strategy within the assigned category/brand, including responsibility for margin strategy of the assigned category products. Manages the selection of strategic suppliers and products to achieve GM2 and meet P&L in the category. ​

• People management:
  Leads, mentors and develops team of salespeople to achieve business results. ​

• Development
  of assigned categories in cooperation with other departments of the company, e.g. MKT, Vendor MKT, Content, UX, IT. This is to increase GM2 and Customer Experience. ​

• Business Negotiations:
  The Category Manager is directly responsible for identifying strategic partners and suppliers in his/her industry. He/she conducts annual negotiations with suppliers to negotiate terms and conditions for the next period (min. CY). ​

• Stock Product Management:
  Category Manager determines the stock product classification and is responsible for the value and stock turnover of stock products, as well as their availability and A-B-C distribution.

Necessary knowledge and skills (must-haves): ​

• People management: experience in managing a team of 5+ people for at least 2 years ​

• Previous sales experience of at least 5 years, ideally in e-commerce, fashion, retail, fmcg​

• Expertise in the given category; knowledge of CZ+SK markets​

• English language knowledge - advanced level (min. B2 level)​

• Working under pressure, prioritizing strategic tasks, but also working with a rich daily ad-hoc agenda.​

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Key Competences (Soft skills):​

• Result orientation​
• Analytical thinking and numerical analytics​
• Leadership skills​
• Ability to conduct business negotiations and knowledge of negotiation​
• Independence in decision making and ability to set priorities ​
• Positive “can do” attitude with “out of the box” thinking.
• Fluent English is a must.

• Flexible working time,
• Flexible home-office,
• Contribution to trainings and learning courses,
• Snacks and beverages in the office,
• Discounts on our products,
• Company team-buildings
• Pet friendly office