Number 1 in Europe!
zooplus AG was founded in Munich in 1999 and today it is Europe’s leading online retailer of pet supplies. The sales reached EUR 1,111 million in the 2017 financial year with 22% annual sales growth. The company’s business model has been launched successfully in 30 European countries. That is all possible due to highly autonomous teams, flat organization structure and constant strive for using cutting-edge technologies. Based on the continued vigorous growth anticipated in the European e-commerce market, zooplus expects its dynamic performance to continue.

Our employees are the key to our success!
The zooplus team currently consists over 500 interdisciplinary specialists and managers from more than 30 countries who work at 11 international sites in the Sales & Marketing, IT, Operations and Administration departments. So we can remain successful against our competitors in the future too, we are looking for individuals who can develop our business and help create a positive corporate culture by not only demonstrating versatile professional and methodological expertise, but also by showing a passion for performance, analysis and a solution-based approach. This includes dealing with rapid changes, intensive networking and an in-depth understanding of technology, the digital market and the business model’s value-added chain.

For our fast-growing business we are looking for an exceptional candidate based in our Polish office in Krakow to fulfill the role as

Category Manager

Kraków

What you will be responsible for:

Taking primary responsibility for the Polish product assortment, including sales targets
Developing a local range strategy to align with the global product strategy
Undertaking continuous product lifecycle management to optimize the ranges in your area of responsibility, including listing/ delisting decisions and profitability analysis
Sales planning and corresponding management of product sell-trough
Implementing an attractive promotional presentation of products
Planning, development and execution of marketing promotions and offers
Independent communication with suppliers including preparation and conclusion
Working closely with central Purchasing and Sales department

What we are looking for:

Graduate degree in business-related discipline
At least 3 years' relevant experience, ideally in the pet industry. Experience working in an e-Commerce / mail-order environment an advantage
Able to work very independently and realize and implement quickly, open to iterative learning
Intercultural competence as well as analytical and strategic thinking; able to structure complex facts
Ability to understand customer needs and market requirements as well as an intuitive feeling for brands and trends
Internet affinity, product and industry knowledge in the pet supplies, pet food and FMCG industry
Assertive and self-confident, couples with communication and negotiation skills
Proficient in MS-Office ( especially MS Excel and PowerPoint)
Excellent verbal and written English skills; German language skills an advantage

What we are offering you:

Become a part of our success story and seize the opportunity to take on a real challenge in a dynamically growing company where there is huge scope for development and short decision-making processes. We are offering you a versatile, international-facing role in our motivated team with colleagues from all over Europe. Our Polish office is located at the center of Kraków and has excellent infrastructure links. Additionally we offer:

4 extra days off
Travel to Germany
Mobile phone
Training budget
Language courses
Multisport
Medical care
Discount in zooplus shop
Flexible working hours

Did we make you curious?
Then please send us your application - resume, motivation letter and indication of your desired salary and possible starting date - in English

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