Category Manager

Candidate Requirements: 

• Female candidate;
• Higher education;
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in category management, purchasing, product management, or retail sales;
• Experience in Home Decor, furniture, home accessories, textiles is required;
• Strong analytical and commercial thinking;
• Good MS Excel skills;
• Ability to analyze sales and financial indicators;
• Ability to conduct effective negotiations with suppliers;
• Ability to conduct market and competitor analysis;
• Planning, prioritization, and decision-making skills;
• High sense of responsibility and results-orientation;
• Team management and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and execution of the category strategy for the Home Decor category;
• Formation of the product portfolio, optimization of assortment, and management of the product lifecycle;
• Analysis of sales, turnover, margin, stock, and other key KPI indicators;
• Increasing sales results and improving category profitability;
• Conducting market, customer behavior, and competitor analysis;
• Researching, selecting, and including new and trending products in the portfolio;
• Conducting commercial negotiations with suppliers;
• Developing pricing strategy and monitoring competitor prices;
• Optimizing stock levels and preventing product shortages;
• Planning seasonal campaigns, discounts, and promotional activities;
• Evaluating the sales potential and profitability of products;
• Coordinated work with supply, logistics, marketing, sales, and store teams;
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly sales forecasts;
• Presenting analytical reports and development proposals on the category to management.

From the Company:

• Competitive salary;
• Bonus and KPI system;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Career growth;
• Dynamic and professional work environment.

Working Conditions

• Workplace: 44B Ashiq Molla Juma Street, Baku, Azerbaijan
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Salary: Determined based on the candidate's experience and competencies.

Contact - 0512015595

Interested candidates can send their CVs to the email address indicated.