Ebay Category Manager Fashion 

Germany, Brandenburg 

928616027

The Category Manager will also lead wider, cross-functional and cross-category projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Drive the implementation of category strategies and plans to achieve sales targets, customer satisfaction (CSAT), and other key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Manage the day-to-day operations and tactical initiatives within the assigned category
• Develop and maintain an optimized product assortment that aligns with customer needs and share plans with Business Development (BD) and Account Management teams
• Implement pricing strategies that balance market competitiveness with business profitability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic sellers, including negotiating commercial terms to ensure product quality, availability, and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with Account Managers to ensure sellers maintain proper inventory levels, product availability, and meet platform standards
• Analyze sales performance, category trends, and market data to identify growth opportunities and operational improvements
• Prepare and present regular reports on category performance, highlighting key insights and recommendations to stakeholders
• Partner with internal teams—such as marketing, finance, operations, customer service, and account management—to execute category initiatives effectively
• Leverage customer behavior data and feedback to tailor product offerings, enhance the category experience, and inform broader marketing and merchandising strategies

• 5+ years of experience as a Category Manager, Merchandiser, Sourcer, or Buyer within an (online) retail environment
• Comprehensive understanding of the fashion sector and online retail landscape
• Strong track record of successfully negotiating assortment and promotional strategies with external partners
• Ability to identify assortment needs based on customer demand, trends, seasonality, catalog gaps, or strategic goals
• Capable of working both tactically and strategically to drive and respond to business performance
• Excellent analytical skills and strong business acumen
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills in both large and small group settings
• Proven ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, from operations to C-Level executives
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• General proficiency with relevant tools, systems, and procedures required to perform the job effectively
• A college degree or relevant professional training
• Proficiency in English