Jula Söker Category Area Manager

Job summary
Category Area Manager position at JulaResponsible for sales and margin in all markets within assigned categoriesDeveloping and managing attractive and profitable product assortment
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement plans to achieve sales and margin goals for assigned categories• Ensure attractive consumer perspective and internal requirements are met for desired vision and goals• Strategic development of category assortment• Drive and monitor commercial, profitable, efficient, and optimized assortment for all markets• Identify and launch new products and articles• Make overall decisions regarding product updates• Conduct proactive analysis and ensure activities are carried out in case of deviations in sales, profitability, inventory, and assortment• Plan and ensure campaign and seasonal planning process within the category team• Monitor overall sales forecast in Category Area• Main responsibility for monthly reports of categories• Responsible for Jula's price positioning on all markets• Ensure compliance with pricing strategy on all markets• Main responsibility for total inventory value and quantity in stock• Supervise Category Manager and Category Planner• Report to Assortment Manager
Requirements
• Significant experience in practical leadership and management• Several years of experience in purchasing, preferably in a similar role within an international company• Experience in assortment development, negotiation, sourcing, and pricing• Experience in DIY and retail is a plus• Degree in economics/marketing preferred• Fluent in spoken and written English• Proficient in Office programs and experience with business and follow-up systems
Key Skills Needed
• Strategic thinking• Leadership skills• Effective communication• Prioritization and delegation• Adaptability to change• Creativity• Analytical skills• Quality-oriented• Result-driven• Business development mindset