E-commerce Senior Category Manager (all genders) at zooplus SE

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

E-commerce, Category Management, Sales Strategy, Data Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Campaign Management, Collaboration, Communication, Market Dynamics, Customer Needs, Results-oriented, Proactive Approach, Commercial Acumen, FMCG Experience, Pet Sector Knowledge, Stakeholder Influence

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description With over 25 years’ experience, plus the same enormous passion and ambition we had on day-one, we’re trailblazers in the pet e-commerce industry. Our solutions make over 12 million customers genuinely happier – and that’s something we really care about. We work together to continually adapt; embracing change and the challenges it brings so that we can keep doing better. Join us and discover a place where your potential meets your passion for pets. That’s the power of plus. Job Description We are looking for a Senior Category Manager to oversee our product categories in the online shop. The role focuses on driving topline growth and improving bottom-line performance through category steering, campaign and promotion planning, pricing, and onsite optimization. Key Responsibilities: Strategy and Sales Steering: Contribute to the development of category strategies and translate them into actionable plans. Collaborate with central teams (vendor management, marketing, CRM, etc.) to ensure seamless execution of strategies. Analyze input and output KPIs at category, sub-category, and product level; derive insights to inform decision-making and actions aligned with business goals. Actively manage and grow sales of our portfolio, with a strong focus on own brands, driving acquisition, migration, and retention initiatives. Pricing: Monitor pricing dynamics of key products and bestsellers. Recommend local price adjustments in alignment with the central pricing team Campaigns and Promotions: Develop and execute campaign and promotion plans in close collaboration with central teams. Ensure accurate campaign setup in collaboration with central teams, including marketing support, banner creation and landing page setup. Monitor campaign performance, track cost vs. budget, and optimize promotional impact. Shelf Management: Ensure optimal presentation of campaigns and products across the online store. Provide input on e.g. search optimization, up-selling, cross-selling, and product recommendation features. Work closely with shop operations on banner management, shelf arrangement, and content optimization. Qualifications Relevant experience in FMCG and e-commerce, ideally within the pet sector. The role requires a strong proficiency in English Analytical and data-driven mindset with strong commercial acumen. Broad understanding of core business functions and how they interconnect. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with proven ability to influence stakeholders. Deep knowledge of local customer needs and market dynamics. Hands-on, results-oriented, and proactive approach. Additional Information Headquartered in Munich, with offices across Madrid, Krakow, Wroclaw, London and Vienna, we collaborate because we genuinely love working together - so you’ll be at the heart of an incredible, multinational team. We trust each other to get the job done, which means you’ll benefit from hybrid working, spending 60% of your time in the office and 40% at home. There’s an option to work for 20 days abroad in approved countries too. Add to that development opportunities that help you to shape your own career path, excellent training and support, wellbeing offers, subsidised transport or bike leasing, plus 20% discount across all our products, and you’ll begin to get a sense of what sets us apart. Find out more about the specific benefits at your local office in our blog posts. At zooplus, we believe in equal opportunity and support everyone to fulfil their potential. We recognise the power of listening and learning from each other and embrace diversity and inclusion of all. #LI-Hybrid zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. Department: Sales & Marketing

Responsibilities

The Senior Category Manager will oversee product categories in the online shop, focusing on driving topline growth and improving bottom-line performance. Key responsibilities include developing category strategies, managing sales, and executing campaigns and promotions.