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Category / Channel Manager

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berlinbrands logoBerlinbrands · Bratislava, Slovakia
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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KLARSTEIN creates, builds and scales consumer brands globally. Within the last 17 years we have created and built own e-commerce brand KLARSTEIN We plan to grow even further and reinvest in world-class logistics and fulfilment, innovative digital marketing, e-commerce, marketplace development and other sales channels. To fuel this growth, we are looking for talented and highly motivated colleagues like you to join us in shaping the DNA of KLARSTEIN JOIN US! Become a member of one of Europe's leading ecommerce companies and fill out the online application below. Mária Kubíková our Talent Acquisition Manger is looking forward to your application! CEE HQ KLARSTEIN Business Services a.s. Grosslingova 6-8 81109 Bratislava, Slovakia cee@klarstein.com

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for a business-minded Category Manager to act as a leader with 360° view of your assigned category and countries. You will drive strategy, manage a diverse portfolio, and collaborate across teams to ensure growth and profitability in your region.
  • Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute end-to-end category strategies, set pricing, and drive commercial objectives as the primary business owner for your markets.
  • Portfolio Management: Oversee the lifecycle of ~1,000 core SKUs and ~2,500 long-tail items, making key decisions on launches, maintenance, and phase-outs based on performance.
  • Forecasting & Planning: Own the forecasting cycle, ensuring accuracy by incorporating market trends, seasonality, and local variables.
  • Product & Content: Translate market insights into product briefs for development and lead content localization to ensure it resonates with local customers.
  • Operations & Marketing: Partner with Operations to optimize costs and inventory, and work with Marketing to boost category visibility across digital channels (Google, Meta, etc.).

Requirements

  • Strong analytical skills to interpret data, trends, and financial metrics.
  • Experience in product lifecycle management and forecasting.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally (Logistics, Marketing, Product Development).
  • Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
  • 2-3 years of experience in e-commerce or similar positions

Benefits

Teambuildings - Meet your colleagues in informal setting like Family day and let yourself loose during our Christmas and Summer parties. One thing we can assure you of is that in BBG we know how to party.Coffee bar - Help yourself to sweets and fresh fruit, sparkling water, tea or coffee to the heart's content.Employee discounts - Save 30% on anything from our Klarstein portfolio you will surely choose something from 2500 products we have on offer.Multisport card - Free access to hundreds of sport centres, wellness centres, gyms or classes (yoga, dance, etc.) all around the country. Almost completely paid for by us.Bonuses for special occasions - We realize, that work is only a part of your life, and will support you on your personal journey as well.Sick days - On top of an annual leave, you have a few paid sick days you can use to recover.Slovnaft BAjk - If you want to commute by bicycle, we will chip in on your Slovnaft BAjk subscription (bike sharing in Bratislava).A wide range of courses - Increase your professional expertise, get hang of people skills or anything else that will help your professional (and personal) life. Courses, books or online library is on your fingertips.English/German/Slovak lessons - Learn new language or step up your game on one of the professional courses. You can join a lessons with a professional lector online from anywhere!We offer also place you can leave your bike and after that you can chill in our chill zone, or just took a massage from our massage chair.Performance bonus

Additional Information

KLARSTEIN has been designing, producing, and selling products in the areas of kitchen appliances, garden & living, sports and consumer electronics since 2005 and is now one of Europe's largest digital companies including around 500 employees around the globe. from 1900 €/month gross + variable part

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