Senior Category Manager

Category Director/ManagerNewly created position Düsseldorf basedAnnual Package €180-200K annuallyCategory Lead - Sports Fashion**PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE SPORTS FASHION EXPERIENCE**Responsibilities:Own the P&L for Sports Fashion and deliver breakout revenue and margin growth across marketplace and retail channels. Set the commercial strategy end-to-end—assortment, pricing, promo, and media—built around seasonality and sports-moment spikes (launches, tournaments, race season).Build joint business plans with tier-one brands and emerging labels; unlock exclusive drops, capsules, and athlete/club collaborations. Differentiate the customer experience vs. major competitors with editorial storytelling, fit-tech, and data-driven personalization across the funnel. Lead cross-functional execution with Marketing, Product, Ops, and CS to ensure flawless launches, supply health, and post-purchase delight. Qualifications: 8–12+ years in category, account, or business development within a major e-commerce or brand environment—sportswear/sneakers/athleisure experience strongly preferred. A track record of hitting sales targets while building brands, plus deep P&L ownership and strategic leadership. European market fluency—consumer trends, price architecture, marketplace dynamics, and partner ecosystems. English & German required; French/other languages a strong plus. Previous experience working with large sports retailers such as Nike, Adidas, Puma etcWhy this role?Impact at scale: Own and grow a high-visibility Sports Fashion portfolio in a global business.Strategic + commercial blend: Go beyond trading—craft a category that athletes and style-seekers love.Career acceleration: Competitive package (€180-200K annually), international exposure, and fast-track growth.