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Category Manager-3C

Joybuy

Rotterdam
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Category Management
Retail Merchandising
Commercial Marketing
E-Commerce
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Relationship Management
Sourcing
Product Selection
Sales Management
Inventory Management
Pricing Strategy
Promotional Strategy
Category Storefront Optimization
Data Analysis
Excel
Business Intelligence Tools

Job Description

Who We Are Joybuy is JD.com’s dedicated retail platform for Europe, offering products across a wide range of categories. Operating across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg, we’re building the future of retail through smart systems, bold ideas, and a customer-first mindset. Backed by JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, and its trusted global technology and supply chain ecosystem, we deliver a shopping experience that is speedy, reliable, and genuinely enjoyable. If you’re ready to make a difference, bring your talent and grow with us. Don’t just buy, Joybuy. Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://www.joybuy.co.uk/discover/about-us About The Team You’ll be joining the Joybuy team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. What You'll Do Select the best brands and products for designated categories. Implement team-crafted strategies to support an ever-expanding customer base and ensure an optimal shopping experience. Lead the full implementation cycle for new brands and products, including sourcing, vendor negotiations, product selection, launch, and ongoing management of sales, inventory, pricing, and promotion strategies. Build and enhance category storefronts, optimizing sub-categories at product and/or brand level. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve brand pages, category pages, product listings, and search functionalities for seamless navigation and better product discovery. Work with suppliers and the marketing team to plan and execute promotional campaigns, maximizing impact on sales and customer engagement. Continuously monitor and optimize category-specific metrics (e.g., conversion rates, margin, user traffic) using data-driven insights to drive ongoing improvements. Analyze customer feedback, behavior, and preferences within the category to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities. About You Bachelor's degree or above with pproximately 5 years of experience in retail merchandising as a category manager or in commercial marketing; e-commerce industry experience preferred. Candidates with brand-side Go-to-Market (GTM) experience are also welcome. Proven experience in contract negotiation, vendor relationship management, and driving category growth. Proficiency in Excel and business intelligence tools. Fluent in English. What We Offer Joining Joybuy means becoming part of a business where people, innovation, and impact work together to shape the future of cross-border e-commerce. You’ll contribute to smart supply chains, efficient logistics, and meaningful projects that drive real customer value. With a competitive salary, great office locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you’ll have the space to grow your career, learn from talented colleagues, and make a genuine impact in a fast-expanding international business. At Joybuy, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ready to apply? Take the next step in your career, apply now and explore the opportunities we have to offer.

Core Responsibilities

Select and launch brands and products for assigned categories, managing sourcing, vendor negotiations, sales, inventory, pricing, and promotions. Optimize category storefronts and product discovery, coordinate promotional campaigns, and use performance metrics and customer insights to improve category growth.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher and approximately five years of experience in retail merchandising as a category manager or in commercial marketing are requested; e-commerce experience is preferred, and brand-side go-to-market experience is also welcome. Candidates should have experience negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and growing categories, be proficient in Excel and business intelligence tools, and be fluent in English.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Learning Opportunities
  • Supportive Workplace Culture

About Joybuy

Industry: Retail

Company size: 501-1,000 employees

Joybuy is JD.com’s online retail business in Europe, offering high-quality brands, delivered from our own warehouses to our customers' doorsteps, through a speedy and reliable network. JD.com is China's largest retailer by revenue, a Fortune Global 500 company, listed on NASDAQ. Joybuy draws on the Group’s advanced expertise in technology, retail, and logistics to offer a full range of high-quality products across consumer electronics, appliances, beauty, groceries, homeware, baby and more. Our culture is built on six values that shape how we think and operate every day: we put the Customer First in every decision; lead with Innovation to create better, more efficient experiences; approach every task with Dedication and Ownership; act with Integrity, staying transparent and accountable in everything we do; and we show Gratitude to our customers, partners, and teammates who make our journey possible. Joybuy is expanding across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg. We’re building the future of retail, powered by smart systems and bold ideas, where initiative is celebrated and learning is constant. If you’re ready to make a difference, please bring your talent and energy and grow with us. Don’t just buy, Joybuy

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