(Junior) Category Manager (m/f/d)

As a (Junior) Category Manager at Redcare Pharmacy, your primary responsibilities include analyzing category KPIs and market data to identify growth opportunities, supporting onsite pricing strategies, and collaborating with marketing teams to enhance product placements for campaigns. You’ll also work closely with internal departments such as Procurement and Marketing to streamline processes and improve category structures, all aimed at optimizing our e-commerce product portfolio.

To qualify for the (Junior) Category Manager position at Redcare Pharmacy, candidates should have initial experience in Category Management or similar roles, ideally within E-Commerce or health-related products. Strong analytical skills are vital for interpreting sales data and market trends, and a customer-focused mindset is essential to thrive in this dynamic environment. Proficiency in both German and English is required for effective collaboration.

At Redcare Pharmacy, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. This includes the flexibility to work from home, participation in creative team-building events, a Kindergarten Grant to help with childcare costs, and access to mental health support. Additionally, we invest in your personal development through training opportunities and provide a deutschland ticket to support your daily commute.

Yes! At Redcare Pharmacy, we offer flexible working arrangements for our (Junior) Category Manager role, allowing remote work for most of your duties. You can work from wherever you feel most productive, with the added benefit of meeting your team in our Cologne office once a month to foster collaboration and teamwork.

Redcare Pharmacy is committed to the growth of our employees. As a (Junior) Category Manager, you will have access to various personal development opportunities, including both internal and external training programs designed to enhance your skills and knowledge. We believe in continuous learning and encourage our employees to pursue their career aspirations.

In responding to this question, highlight specific experiences where you utilized data analysis to drive category performance. Discuss tools you’ve used for tracking KPIs and how you interpreted that data to inform your decisions in a previous role.

This is a great opportunity to show your organizational skills. Discuss your method for prioritizing tasks, perhaps by urgency or impact on the business, and provide an example from your experience that demonstrates successful juggling of priorities.

Explain your approach towards gaining insights into customer preferences, like analyzing market trends, customer feedback, and sales data. Mention any specific examples where your findings led to actionable improvements in product offerings.

In your answer, focus on a relevant project that involved collaboration across teams. Discuss the challenges you faced, your approach to problem-solving, and how you successfully led the project to conclusion through effective communication and teamwork.

Demonstrate your teamwork approach by discussing how you ensure alignment with marketing and procurement goals. You could mention regular meetings, shared tools for project coordination, and your willingness to adapt based on team feedback.

Discuss your passion for continuous learning and staying informed about market trends. Mention resources you follow, such as industry publications or networking events, which help keep your knowledge current and relevant.

Express your alignment with Redcare Pharmacy's mission and values. Share your enthusiasm for e-commerce and how you believe your skills can contribute to enhancing the health product offerings that serve customers effectively.

Outline your approach to diagnosing the problem with the underperforming product, including how you would analyze sales data and customer feedback, and detail the potential strategies you might implement, like revising pricing or altering product placement.

Identify specific tools or software you’ve used in previous roles. Discuss how you leveraged these tools for data analysis, reporting, or project collaboration, emphasizing your proficiency and how it will benefit Redcare Pharmacy.

Share your experiences working in remote teams, mentioning any tools you’ve used for communication and project management. Stress your adaptability and how you maintain strong relationships with teammates despite physical distance.