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About the Role
As a Category Manager for books, you will independently manage and develop book categories with a focus on growth, market trends, and profitability within a dynamic e-commerce agency.
Responsibilities
- Steer and develop book categories to drive growth and profitability.
- Evaluate new releases, backlist titles, and themes based on demand and performance.
- Manage orders and ensure product availability in coordination with internal teams.
- Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor performance to optimize results.
- Build and maintain partnerships with publishers and suppliers.
- Identify new business opportunities.
- Continuously improve revenue and margins through data-driven decisions.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, category management, product management, or similar commercial roles.
- Experience in the book, publishing, media, or e-commerce industry.
- Strong understanding of the book market.
- Ability to evaluate, list, and manage book assortments in online retail.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in handling performance and market data.
- Structured, diligent, and independent working style.
- Strong communication skills for collaboration with publishers and internal stakeholders.
- Fluency in German and strong English skills.
- Experience with Amazon FBA or marketplace e-commerce is a plus.
Skills
- Category Management
- Data Analysis
- Supplier Management
- E-commerce
- Market Research
- Portfolio Management
- Purchasing
Location
- Berlin, Lichtenberg
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- 40-hour week
- Flexible hours
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- Performance-based fixed salary
Benefits
- Hybrid work model with 2 home-office days
- Flexible working hours between 6:00 and 10:00
- Permanent employment contract
- 30 days of vacation
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Modern office environment
- Subsidized job ticket or free parking
- Flat hierarchies and open communication
- Regular team and company events
- Free beverages and fresh fruit
- Employee discounts and corporate benefits
About the Company
- Dynamic and growing e-commerce service agency based in Berlin.
- One of Germany's most successful Amazon retailers.