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.
Salary:
£50,000 + bonus 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 in London employer: Daniel James Resourcing Ltd
Join a dynamic and innovative international technology and e-commerce company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and ample opportunities for professional growth, this role as a European Category Manager in the automotive aftersales sector offers a rewarding career path in a thriving market. Located in a vibrant European city, you'll benefit from a diverse team and the chance to make a significant impact on the company's expansion across multiple markets.
Contact Details:
Daniel James Resourcing Ltd Recruitment Team
