Category Manager Automotive (Engine Parts)

AUTODOC is the largest and fastest-growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe. Present across 27 countries with over 5,500 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.5 billion in 2024, supplying more than 8.4 million active customers with its 6.6 million vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands.

The Category Manager will lead Engine Parts category with the goal of boosting sales, profits, and customer satisfaction metrics. This will be achieved by optimizing product mix, working on category presentation to ensure an exceptional customer experience on AUTODOC’s web and app platforms across target markets.

The ideal candidate is a proactive professional who is driven by continuous improvement, capable of working both autonomously and collaboratively, and possesses a passion for crafting exceptional consumer experiences, demonstrates strong ownership and commitment, and has proven leadership experience in driving cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage private label assortment strategy to ensure a balanced and profitable portfolio.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for new private label products.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovations to incorporate into product development.
• Identify and leverage new market opportunities to expand the private label portfolio.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to develop new private label products and oversee the entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Develop and establish competitive pricing strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies and promotional campaigns to drive sales.
• In cooperation with the Procurement Manager, build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, negotiate terms, prices and contracts to ensure favorable conditions.
• Work closely with other departments, such as marketing, supply chain, quality control, legal, to ensure cohesive strategy execution.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular performance reports with insights and recommendations.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Strong ownership – thinks like an owner
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking
• Strong ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs
• Good creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• English B2
• Graduate or equivalent experience in business

Qualifications (Desired)

• Proven experience in developing and launching new private label product lines
• Additional European language will be considered as a plus

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in category management, product management, or related roles within the automotive or e-commerce industry
• Experience in automotive aftermarket or accessory or nonfood or DIY or electronics categories
  
  We offer:
• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
• Fast growing international company with stable employment
• Annual vacation of 24 days and 1 additional day off on your birthday
• Voluntary medical insurance (VMI) after the probation period
• Mental Wellbeing Program –providing you and your immediate family members with free and confidential mental and physical health support services for a wide range of personal and work-related issues
• Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
• Free English and German language classes
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work