At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the strategy for automotive aftersales products across Europe and drive category performance.
- Company: Join a dynamic international tech and e-commerce business in the automotive sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £50,000 plus bonus, with potential for long-term opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting role with opportunities to work with AI-assisted tools and innovative strategies.
- Why this job: Shape the future of automotive aftersales and make a real impact in a growing market.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of automotive aftermarket products and data-driven decision-making skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
European Category Manager Automotive Aftersales £50,000 + Bonus | 12-Month FTC | Automotive / E-commerce Join a growing international technology and e-commerce business taking its automotive aftermarket proposition across multiple European markets.
Were looking for a European Category Manager to take commercial ownership of an automotive aftersales product category.
Youll shape the range, identify new opportunities, support go-to-market activity and use sales and market data to drive category performance across different European regions and online channels.
The role Own the category: Develop the European category strategy, manage the product lifecycle and make informed decisions around product selection, range optimisation, launches and market expansion.
Know the automotive aftermarket: Act as the product SME across automotive parts/aftersales products , owning accurate specifications, fitment and product data across the range.
Drive commercial performance: Analyse sales, margin and market trends, working closely with Pricing, Sales and Marketing on promotions, merchandising and go-to-market strategy.
What we're looking for This role needs someone with genuine automotive aftermarket/product knowledge .
You'll understand automotive parts, product ranges and ideally how those products are categorised, positioned and sold through e-commerce or marketplace channels .
You'll be commercially minded and comfortable using data to make decisions around product assortment, pricing, sales performance and new market opportunities .
The business is also introducing AI-assisted product listing/content tools , so you'll use your automotive product expertise to guide and validate AI-generated product information rather than needing to be an AI specialist.
Contract: 12-month FTC Reports to: Head of Category Management Direct reports: None Key measures: Sales growth, gross margin, promotional effectiveness, successful product launches and product-range optimisation.
Potential beyond the FTC: There may be scope for longer-term opportunities as the function evolves, but this shouldn't be positioned as guaranteed.
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European Category Manager Automotive aftersales products employer: Daniel James Resourcing Ltd
Join a forward-thinking engineering-first organisation in Manchester, where your technical expertise will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on innovation and modern software practices, you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented team while remaining hands-on in developing cutting-edge cloud-native applications. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being.
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