Category Manager (m/w/x)
Grover
Seniority
Midweight
Model
In-Office
Sector
Salary
Undisclosed
Contract
Full-Time
About the role
Join Grover's Commercial team as a Category Manager, where you'll act as the "CEO" of your category with end-to-end ownership of commercial success and strategic direction. You'll craft data-driven roadmaps that balance portfolio selection, pricing strategies, and profitability targets while building partnerships with top-tier OEMs.
What you'll do
- Take full ownership of category performance including portfolio strategy, investment planning, pricing, and profitability
- Architect and execute data-driven category roadmaps balancing growth with healthy margins
- Curate structured product assortment strategy covering active investment, recirculation, and lifecycle optimization
- Own and build strong OEM partnerships through commercial negotiations and securing exclusive launches
- Optimize on-site merchandising, discoverability, and conversion optimization for your category
- Design scalable frameworks and processes to turn your category into a high-performing business unit
- Work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and Marketing to execute category strategy
What you'll need
- 3-5 years of experience in Category Management, Strategic Buying, or high-growth commercial role in E-commerce or Tech
- Strong commercial acumen with proven experience owning or significantly influencing a P&L
- Highly analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets for data-driven decisions
- Experience navigating complex stakeholder landscapes across Marketing, Finance, and Operations
- Confident communication skills for high-stakes negotiations with OEMs and suppliers
- Structured, hands-on approach balancing strategic thinking with operational execution
- Entrepreneurial mindset with drive to build and scale business areas end-to-end
- Fluent English (C1+), German skills (B2+) are a plus
What they offer
- BVG monthly discount for Berlin transportation
- Mental health support with Nilohealth and physical health support with Urban Sports Club
- Annual learning budget of €750 and 1 paid volunteering day per month
- 15 remote business days to work abroad annually
- Exclusive Grover Tech discount for employees and family
- Dog-friendly office in Berlin-Schöneberg with regular events and diverse global team