Lead Category ProAV

Lead Category ProAV You think entrepreneurially, recognize market potentials early on, and want to sustainably develop a strategically important category? Then take over the leadership of our Category ProAV and lead a committed team to success. Together with manufacturers as well as the Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, and Logistics departments, you will develop a competitive portfolio, strengthen our market position, and be responsible for the economic success of your category. Lead Category ProAV What awaits you Personnel and professional leadership as well as further development of the Category team Overall responsibility for turnover, contribution margin, budget, and earnings targets Development and implementation of the category, assortment, pricing, and procurement strategy Derivation of strategic priorities from the corporate strategy as well as ensuring goal achievement Analysis of market, competitive, and technology trends for the continuous development of the portfolio Building and further development of long-term manufacturer and supplier partnerships Responsibility for the product group structure in the webshop as well as its continuous optimization Management of inventory strategy, pricing strategy, and manufacturer conditions Initiating and implementing projects for digitalization and process optimization Close cooperation with Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Logistics, and other internal stakeholders Organization of customer events in cooperation with the manufacturers as well as participation in international trade fairs What you bring with you Completed business or technical basic training with higher vocational training (HF/FH/HFP), leadership training an advantage Several years of professional and leadership experience in Category Management, Purchasing, or Product Management, ideally in the ICT, ProAV, UCC, or E-Commerce environment Provable successes in the development of assortments, manufacturers, and strategic business areas Sound know-how in the ProAV area as well as a good understanding of market trends, customer needs, and pricing strategies Experience in project management as well as in the optimization and digitalization of processes Very good language skills in German and English, French or Italian an advantage Convincing communication and negotiation skills as well as a confident appearance towards manufacturers and internal stakeholders Strategic thinking ability, entrepreneurial action, and a strong customer and solution orientation Are you interested or do you have further questions? Icobas is happy to assist you with questions. Write an e-mail (<>) About us «Together we shape the retail of tomorrow» employs around 1300 employees and generates over one billion in turnover. The company exists because one person had the courage to find new ways and walk them. Our success story shows that through every single individual, something great arises together and we love our uniqueness. We set ambitious goals, and in doing so, it is very important to us that we act responsibly, encourage and challenge each other, and have joy in what we do every day. Our recruitment process You create your profile in our career portal and apply directly online for the advertised position. You will promptly receive an acknowledgment of receipt, and within at most 10 working days, you will receive feedback on how to proceed. While you extend your patience to us, we personally take time to review your application and define the next steps. If your documents are convincing, then we will get to know each other via live video call or in a personal interview. The «match» is mutually confirmed. Then we proceed to the second round of interviews where you get to know your future workplace and the team. YES – we have decided on each other! The employment contract will be delivered to you digitally, and after the contract is concluded, you will receive access to our internal communication channels, and at the same time, we will prepare your onboarding process. Benefits Discounts: Attractive discounts in the Brack online shop as well as lunch discounts and staff restaurants in Mägenwil and Willisau. Recovery: At least 5 weeks of vacation, additionally there is the possibility for vacation purchase and unpaid leave. Development: Internal training in our own Academy as well as financial participation in external further education. Family: 18 weeks of paid maternity leave with the possibility of extension and 4 weeks of paid paternity leave. Insurance: Extra-mandatory – 100% continued payment of wages as well as full financing of the daily sickness insurance by the employer. Mobility: Free parking spaces, financial participation in public transport, and pool vehicles for business appointments. jpidb5c1473jm jit0832jm jiy26jm