Category Manager Watches & Luxury Accessories

About the role

The Category Manager is responsible for the design and execution of the category strategy.

The goal of the Category manager is to increase the sales and profitability of the category by driving sustainable growth that fits within the Catawiki’s value proposition, while having P&L responsibility.

He or She ensures a constant flow of quality supply through the management of high potential leads and sellers.  

The Category Manager manages an international team of Experts and designs budget and headcount decisions for the category. He or She facilitates and ensures close collaboration between the category and supporting teams.

What you’ll do

• Overseeing a significant category (based on size, complexity, growth opportunity and or team set up) through a high level of senior leadership
• Creating and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category in accordance with the Supercluster strategy as set by the Vice President
• Analysing data and insights related to demand, supply, quality, productivity and customer experience, in order to improve sustainable growth
• Setting the quarterly auction planning by proactively managing supply & demand cycles
• Accountability for the category P&L
• Quality management and curation consistency and efficiency amongst the Experts’ base
• Securing the development of an international team of Experts
• Ensuring the category proposition to its buyers and sellers is in line with Catawiki’s overall value proposition
• Ensuring customer centricity within the Customer Journey
• Developing strong working relationships with key sellers and buyers
• Managing brand-direct partnerships and working with guest curators 
• Aligning the strategy across departments and enhancing collaboration amongst the different teams
• Analysing and benchmarking key competitors, having an understanding of the drivers and trends in the market

What you’ll bring to the role

• 5-10 years experience at an online retailer or marketplace, 
• 5-10 years experience leading a category, setting up the strategy and being able to translate it into actionable KPIs and plans
• Experience with Supply & Demand planning cycles within a digital environment
• Commercial management and negotiation strategies aimed at optimising inventories and maximising the category growth
• Knowledge of trade prices in order to comfortably assess, discuss or object (if needed) the quality of lots going into auction and periodically review internal Quality Guidelines
• Managing a large team of people, ensuring smooth running of weekly operations and company campaigns - experience in managing teams remotely is a plus
• Working in a target-driven environment, motivating teams while ensuring quality standards are met at all times
• Experience with the Luxury products is preferred however not required. 
• Experience with CX procedures
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Where you'll be

This role can be based in The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Spain, France, Portugal or the UK with a work from home arrangement.