About this role
Happier Pets. Happier People What you will do with us - Lead the global strategic and commercial development of the Non-Food category portfolio, with responsibility for growth, profitability and competitive positioning - Define and execute the global category strategy, translating customer needs, market trends and business performance into clear assortment and portfolio priorities - Drive innovation, assortment optimization and commercial performance, with a strong focus on customer relevance, SKU productivity and Exclusive Brand development - Ensure strong end-to-end execution across Category Management, Brand Management, Product Development, Asia, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality Management and local markets - Build and lead a high-performing Global Category Management team with clear ownership, strong ways of working and a culture of accountability What you will bring with you - University degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing, Economics or a comparable field - 8-10 years of relevant experience in Category Management, Buying or Commercial Management, ideally in retail or consumer goods - Several years of leadership experience and a proven ability to lead and develop senior professionals - Strong strategic, commercial and analytical capabilities, combined with a hands-on execution mindset - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in an international and cross-functional environment - Very good English and German skills; additional European languages are an advantage 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 Homeoffice: Umfang: Nach Vereinbarung