About this role
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Happier PeopleWhat 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 accountabilityWhat 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 advantageWhy 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 moreHomeoffice: Umfang: Nach Vereinbarung