Retail Manager - Category Owner Job at Zalando Sverige (Berlin)

Retail Manager - Category Owner

As a Retail Manager and Category Owner at Lounge by Zalando, you are the strateg...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

Zalando

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience in merchandising, retail, e-commerce, or strategic category management
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics or a related field
Highly analytical with strong mathematical abilities and a logical approach to problem-solving
Solid understanding of stock management principles (sell-through, stock-to-sales ratios, inventory aging) and online fashion trading
Excellent knowledge of Google Suite (especially Sheets/Excel) and experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Google Analytics
Results-oriented, able to work independently and have a proven track record of driving the success of category-led projects
Fluent in English and can communicate strategic category insights clearly to diverse stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Function as the primary expert on category-specific demand, tracking trends, seasonal shifts and competitor movements to shape a winning category strategy
Monitor and optimize stock health, aging and turnover
Provide deep-dive analysis on category conversion, portfolio performance and customer insights
Define and execute a category-specific retail calendar
Act as the key liaison between the Lounge Buying, Merchandising and Market teams
Drive initiatives to improve stock flow efficiency and inventory accuracy

What we offer

27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available

Fulltime

Manager, Promotional Capabilities

We are seeking a dynamic leader to advance North American Promotional Capabiliti...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
3–5 years of experience in CPG, retail merchandising, or strategy consulting
Demonstrated success working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive change across the organization
Ability to deal well with ambiguity, complexity, change and pace
Comfortable managing multiple projects and tasks, prioritizing amongst them
Strong understanding of multi-unit retail operating models and processes for merchandising and promotion execution, to include operational support for promotion optimization activities
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with strong ability to synthesize and simplify complex ideas into compelling presentations
Analytical mindset with an ability to think broadly, refine questions, and develop strategic frameworks and executional approaches
Experience in a supervisory role, managing and developing people
Category Management and Project Management (Scrum) experience a plus

Job Responsibility

Lead the Promotional Capabilities roadmap in North America, ensuring alignment with the Global Merchandising strategy and delivering high-value outcomes
Serve as subject matter expert and product owner for NA Promotional Reporting Capabilities, partnering with Global Tech, Data & Analytics, and functional teams to design and implement tools and processes
Serve as the subject matter expert for promotional data, tools, and processes, while contributing to broader cross-functional initiatives
Test, learn, and refine execution, partnering with the Merchandising team and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, share insights, and improve in-market promotional performance
Drive adoption of promotional tools and processes by collaborating with Global Functions, Regional Merchandising, and Business Unit leaders
Support annual business planning, applying a data-driven approach to forecast revenue and margin from promotions
Champion a data-driven, change-agent culture, embedding new tools and decision-making approaches into merchandising and promotional planning
Integrate tools and processes into training, working with Merchandising Training & Development to embed new ways of working into Merchandising Analytics and Category Management programs
Evaluate and communicate promotional performance, using analytical tools to generate insights and share results with senior leadership and regional/BU teams
Lead and coach a business analyst, providing mentorship in analytics, project execution, and professional growth

What we offer

Reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA
Equal Opportunity Employer policies

Fulltime

Senior Category Development Manager

The Senior Manager - Category Dev & Strategic Projects plays a critical leadersh...

Location

Australia , Bella Vista

Salary:

Not provided

Woolworths Supermarkets

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience from management consulting and/or retail category, strategy or business development
A strong core toolbox across effective problem solving, analysis, effective written and verbal communication, influencing, and experience in scoping & leading delivery of major transformation initiatives
Proven track record of strong value creation & stakeholder engagement in a retail setting
Customer first, team first mindset
Humility and willingness to lean in to support others to deliver on their strategies and ambitions
bias towards action, not letting perfect get in the way of good
Curious about outcomes
a problem solver, looking for ways to improve
An enabler and strong influencer of change through others
Fact based, data driven

Job Responsibility

Collaborate directly with our Commercial Leadership, the category management teams, and across BIG W to identify, prioritise and deliver opportunities for Customer, Teams, sales and profitability
Lead high-impact programs of work from idea to implementation
examples include championing Better Buying/supplier investment negotiations
embedding cost-to-serve insights to inform range build
enhancing, pragmatically, the way in which we consider category roles and strategies
scoping and delivering new analytics products to support key commercial processes such as range reviews
defining how we evaluate article productivity in the future
Actively seek to identify opportunities to unlock incremental sales and gross margin, and consider deeply the store and Customer outcomes to identify ways in which we can collectively improve
while ensuring our work is pragmatic, co-created with affected stakeholders, and focused on the value we can unlock
Lead and build a team of highly capable category development analysts, consider how we deploy our flexible resources, and support them to deliver real value through their respective projects

What we offer

Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
High impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities
A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app
A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you

Fulltime

Senior Lead Category Management Analyst

The Senior Lead Category Analyst will leverage fact-based analytics and customer...

Location

Salary:

102900.00 - 128600.00 USD / Year

ACE Hardware

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, statistics, data science or related field
7+ years retail or consumer packaged goods experience
Strong analytical and structured problem solving skills
High degree of curiosity and structured problem solving skills
Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret complex data
Confident presenting in larger groups across multiple levels of the organization
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written to various levels of corporate and retail management (e.g., manager through VP and store associate through owner)
Experience with SQL, Teradata, Power BI, Alteryx, or other BI data mining software required
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Knowledge of standard Category Management process and principles

Job Responsibility

Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance across all analysts
Development of assortment optimization strategy, execution of training, and ensuring consistent usage of methodology across analyst team
Support the Department Manager in elevating the team’s ability to mine data and develop analytical insights
Enhance current tools and build additional tools that allow for deeper and more insightful data analytics
Continual efficiency and optimization of Category Analyst tools to decrease time spent on mining data and increase time spent analyzing and aligning cross-functional team to an optimized, data-supported retail product assortment
Have limited ownership of strategic categories for Ace, but with less complexity so that they can dedicate time to implementation of assortment optimization strategies and team leadership

What we offer

Incentive opportunities
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
On-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program
Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off

Fulltime

Head of Retail, Uber Direct

Uber Direct is looking for a strong commercial and strategic leader to own and s...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

Uber

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Japanese native & business proficiency in English is a MUST have
8+ years of professional experience in commercial roles such as strategy, business development, category management, consulting, or general management (experience in retail, e-commerce, or logistics strongly preferred)
Strategic problem-solver with the ability to simplify complex situations and translate insights into clear action plans
Strong merchant empathy and business judgment, with a deep understanding of retailer economics and operational constraints

Job Responsibility

Own the overall Retail vertical strategy for Uber Direct Japan, including grocery, convenience, pharmacy, and retail categories
Define category priorities, growth targets, and success metrics aligned with Uber Direct’s broader business goals
Act as the senior commercial owner for Retail, accountable for performance, roadmap, and results
Develop deep relationships with senior merchant stakeholders to become a long-term strategic partner
Own Retail vertical revenue, contribution margin, and profitability
Translate merchant and category strategies into clear financial plans, forecasts, and investment decisions
Identify and execute levers to improve unit economics in partnership with Ops and Finance
Partner closely with Operations to ensure retail use cases are operationally scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient
Collaborate with Product and Global teams to shape retail-specific product capabilities and influence roadmap priorities
Work with Sales, Account Management, and Support teams to ensure a consistent and high-quality merchant experience

Fulltime

Trade Marketing Senior Specialist

This role exists to translate Home Care business and category strategy into winn...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years of experience in Customer Strategy & Planning, Trade Marketing, Category Management, Brand/Shopper Marketing or Sales (FMCG)
Strong understanding of FMCG retail environment, promo mechanics, and shopper decision drivers
Proven analytical skills with ability to extract insights and turn them into actionable recommendations
High ownership, accountability, planning & prioritization skills
Strong presentation and communication skills, comfortable working with cross functional teams
Advanced MS Excel & PowerPoint skills
Fluent English and Polish
Ability and willingness to work from the Warsaw office regularly

Job Responsibility

Lead Shopper & Customer Strategy execution for given channels: translate BU and Category Growth Strategy into customer specific plans
Build and manage the annual visibility & activation calendar for key customers
Manage portfolio optimization at customer and category level in close cooperation with Category Management & Marketing Team
Own promotion plan management: build promo plans aligned with strategy, coordinate set up, and manage promo calendar for key traffic builders
Conduct promo performance analysis (pre/post evaluation) and deliver clear recommendations using internal and external data sources
Deliver customer and channel business reviews incl. insights, performance analysis, opportunities, and next steps
Act as operational owner of Forecast / Stock / Demand for promotional volumes — coordinating across CBD and Supply Chain
Ensure flawless innovation launch planning according to BU priorities: distribution, TDP tracking, customer specific selling stories
Drive cross functional collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, NRM, and Category Management to craft best in class Customer plans
Monitor market trends, retail dynamics, Nielsen data, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities

What we offer

Hybrid work and flexibility
Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications
Sharing the cost of professional training & courses
Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others
Extra days off to take care of yourself and others
Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices

Fulltime

Regional Business Manager

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benef...

Location

Australia , Townsville or Mackay

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Commerce or Marketing preferred but not essential
Full Driver’s License
Must be able to work on a hybrid set up (working from home and customer facing)
Must be able to work approximately 1 week away per month
Has experience presenting to customers in the team is preferred but not essential
Selling – ability to increase top line growth by influencing customers to implement Unilever initiatives bigger and faster
Negotiation – understands negotiation approaches and how to drive improved commercial outcomes at the customer, category and Unilever level
Customer Relationship – deeply understands the needs of retailers and the channel, and how to collaborate with them
Executional Excellence – delivers flawless execution of key business drivers and growth by executing Perfect Store and other priorities
Category Growth Management – understands how CGM meets the needs of Shopper and Customer, delivering growth for Unilever and its customers

Job Responsibility

Owns regional-level execution of Perfect store and winning the last 5 yards within their region
Responsible for driving sales & share within their region
Owns key regional Relationships (Woolworths & Coles regional/zone managers, Tier 2 & 3 Multiple Store Owners)
Drives for standards in execution within their regional Proof of Delivery and regional-based initiatives supported by their Grocery Execution Manager
Deployed on priority projects, launches, and trial activations to ensure we win key moments within their region

What we offer

Development opportunities
Benefits
A working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility
Amazing discounts on external company products
Attractive employee referral reward program

Fulltime

New

Brand Partnership Lead

The Telegraph is evolving its reader-first, subscriptions-first approach to comm...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

The Telegraph

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience within a media owner, media agency or creative agency, with a proven track record of pitching and closing high-value cross-platform campaigns
Strong commercial mindset with the ability to adapt to TMG's editorial and subscriber-first strategy
Confident operating in a fast-paced, transformational environment and positioning TMG as a premium publisher
Strong agency and client relationships, ideally across Business, Lifestyle, Luxury or Sport sectors
Proven ability to influence and sell to senior-level clients and agency stakeholders
Experience across multiple commercial categories, particularly Travel, Retail, Business and Finance
Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong pitch and presentation experience, with the ability to develop compelling commercial ideas
Experience delivering integrated, multi-disciplinary partnership campaigns across editorial, advertising and digital
Strong understanding of audience insight, research and data, with good attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Build and manage strong relationships across a portfolio of key agencies and clients, driving partnership opportunities and revenue growth alongside the client team
Ensure The Telegraph remains front of mind for priority brands through excellent relationship management at all levels
Contribute towards achieving quarterly Editorial Integrated Partnerships (EIP) revenue targets
Manage and accurately forecast your own pipeline, ensuring opportunities are progressed effectively
Lead the proactive development and pitching of innovative, editorially aligned partnership ideas across key clients and agencies
Create compelling commercial propositions that align with TMG's strategic objectives, editorial vision and audience insights
Lead complex partnership negotiations and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure campaigns are delivered successfully and on time
Maintain excellent communication and project management standards across all stages of the partnership process
Champion best practice internally and externally, building a reputation for delivering market-leading creative ideas and commercial solutions
Collaborate closely with Partnerships, Digital and Innovation teams to drive innovation and position TMG as a market leader in editorial partnerships

What we offer

Medical cover
Parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave)
Life assurance
Season ticket loans
Flexible benefits
Training and development opportunities through The Academy

Fulltime

Retail Manager - Category Owner

Zalando Sverige

Location:
Germany , Berlin

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

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