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Category Manager Non-Book (m/w/d)

Aachen, NRW, deFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Manage the non-book product assortment and develop shop-in-shop concepts for retail partners in supermarkets, drugstores, and other retail outlets.

Role type

Category Manager (Retail Merchandising)

Builds

Shop-in-shop concepts and product assortments for retail partners

Domain

Retail / Book & Media Industry

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

KPI management, assortment planning, vendor management, inventory control, data analysis, negotiation, strategic thinking

Preferred skills

SAP, Microsoft Excel, experience in trade or publishing industry

Responsibilities

Steer category KPIs and derive assortment decisions from sales analysis; Develop economically successful assortments for retail partners; Design and adapt presentation and placement concepts; Manage a portfolio of publishers and maintain regular collaboration; Plan requirements, control orders and inventory to ensure product availability; Collaborate with sales, logistics, accounting, and internal category management teams.