Category Manager (1 Year Contract) at Lovehoney Group – Berlin, Vermont

Category Manager (1 Year Contract)

Lovehoney Group is the worlds leading sexual wellbeing company, with the mission to elevate pleasure through innovative technologies, a data-driven approach, and foster creative and fresh perspectives on intimacy. We offer exciting brands with innovative, high-quality sex toys, lingerie, and accessories in a streamlined online shopping experience.
At Lovehoney, we employ over 800 passionate and progressive individuals across 9 global offices, each person contributing a unique blend of talents to our diverse workforce. We are proud to be a company that thrives by doing things differently, challenging expectations and stereotypes while making a positive impact on our customers lives.
Join us at Lovehoney, where pleasure combines with creativity, data, and innovation!
We are currently looking for a Category Manager who will be integral to driving category growth and commercial performance across the Lovehoney Group. Your focus will be on delivering actionable insights through data analytics, managing category performance, and enabling data-informed decision-making across global teams.What you will do

• Manage & fully own the performance of assigned categories, driving growth through assortment & demand tactics
• Partner with buying, product development, merchandising, trading and marketing teams to translate insights into commercial actions
• Regularly analyze financial, onsite and customer data to identify opportunities, and translate these into tangible actions for our categories
• Keep up to date with the industrys latest trends as well as key competitor movements, and derive key implications for your categories
• Present category performance updates and insight-driven recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

What you should bring

• 35+ years of experience in Category Management, Buying, Commercial Analytics, or a related role (retail, FMCG, or e-commerce preferred)
• A genuine passion for product you love understanding users, testing ideas, and digging into details
• Proven ability to translate data into strategy and tell a compelling commercial story through insights
• Strong understanding of range architecture, pricing strategy, and promotional planning.
• Excellent communication skills & stakeholder management
• Independent and structured way of working

What we can offer you

• A welcoming workplace full of drinks, snacks, friendly faces, and fun team-building events.
• Access to unique discounts at high street retailers, hotels, and service providers, plus a 50% discount on all Lovehoney products.
• Enjoy a hybrid work model fostering flexibility, with three days per week in-office and the opportunity to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.
• 25 days holiday plus an additional day for each year with Lovehoney, providing ample time for rest and rejuvenation.
• Access to tailored training opportunities and biannual feedback sessions to support your development and growth.
• Comprehensive gym benefits and access to a mental wellbeing platform to help you thrive personally and professionally.

Our interview process

• CV Review
• Interview with Talent Acquisition
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Business Case Presentation Onsite

Lovehoney Group is an equal opportunities employer. We promise that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
If you require accommodations during the interview process due to a disability, please inform your Talent Acquisition Specialist so that we can ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates.
At Lovehoney Group, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. As part of your application, you'll experience practical, AI-driven tasks designed to reflect real scenarios you'll encounter in the role, helping us understand your strengths and approach. Additionally, we leverage artificial intelligence during screening interviews for CV reviews and note-taking. We prioritize transparency and respect your preferences, so you'll have the option to opt out of recording and AI-driven note-taking while still receiving full and fair consideration for the role.
We currently have a hybrid work model supporting a blend of in-office and remote work (3 days per week in-office).
If we sparked your interest and you are open to embarking on your professional path with us, please visit our Lovehoney careers page to apply: https://jobs.eu.lever.co/lovehoneygroup
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