Category Manager - German-speaking (F/M/X)

Hybrid Role (4 days in the office & 1 day working from home)

We’re seeking analytical, passionate, and self-motivated individuals to join our Berlin-based Category Management team. The team serves as the external and internal ambassadors of the product categories we manage, mobilizing and coaching suppliers on how to grow their business on our sites, and leveraging internal partners to execute the strategic vision to win in the online home space.

Who We Are

The Category Management team at Wayfair is growing and seeking new team members who are as passionate about nurturing clients as we are. We pride ourselves in understanding the intricacies of our supplier business and focusing on initiatives to drive growth. Working in Category Management means being an expert for your portfolio and will give you the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams across a broad array of brands.

What You'll Do

• Own the strategy and P&L for one of our key businesses
• Manage your own portfolio of supplier accounts and coach & mentor members within your team
• Analyze key metrics and derive strategies on how to improve supplier and category performance
• Collaborate with various stakeholders throughout the Wayfair business and identify sales, merchandising, and marketing opportunities for the category to drive change
• Build strong relationships with suppliers (including C-suite), acting as their growth coach, strategic advisor, and to execute negotiations to secure best pricing
• Attend trade shows and visit key suppliers (2-5 times per year)

What You'll Need

• Fluency in English and German is essential for this role
• Success in building relationships and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical mindset and data-driven approach; deep experience with analytics and translating data into actionable insights to identify opportunities
• Proven experience in eCommerce, management consulting or similar industry (4+ years)
• Strong strategic thinking and demonstrated ability to execute strategy
• Track record in leading and prioritizing projects, and delegating tasks appropriately

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our .

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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Zuletzt aktualisiert am 19.04.2024