Category Manager, Books

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Category Manager focusing on growing book categories in a dynamic E-Commerce environment. Responsibilities include portfolio management, purchasing, data analysis, and supplier management.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management and assortment development within the book and publishing industry, leveraging data analysis to optimize product offerings and drive profitability. Strong communication and relationship-building skills with publishers and suppliers enhance collaboration and market responsiveness.

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Category ManagementData AnalysisPurchasingSupplier ManagementFluent German

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Hard Skills

Assortment DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementMarket Trend AnalysisSales Data AnalysisProduct Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical MindsetIndependent Working Style

Tools & Technologies

Amazon FBAE-Commerce Platforms

Industry Keywords

Book MarketPublishingMediaCommercial RoleOnline Retail

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As Category Manager, Books you will independently manage your book categories and continuously develop the assortment with a focus on growth, market trends and profitability.
Assortment development: Managing and advancing your book categories with an emphasis on growth and profitability.
Portfolio Management: Evaluating new releases, backlist titles, thematic collections and publishers in terms of demand, potential and performance.
Purchasing: Responsibility for orders and ensuring product availability in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Data Analysis: Analyzing sales figures, market trends, competitors and assortment performance to derive concrete optimization measures.
Supplier Management: Building and maintaining successful partnerships with publishers and suppliers and identifying new business opportunities.
Assortment Optimization: Continuously improving revenue, margin and assortment based on data-driven decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, category management, product management, assortment management or a comparable commercial role.
Experience in the book, publishing, media or e-commerce environment and a good understanding of the book market.
A flair for books, topics, trends, target groups and commercial potential.
Understanding of how book assortments are evaluated, listed, ordered and managed in online retail.
Analytical mindset and confident handling of sales, performance and market data.
Structured, careful and independent working style – including for operational tasks such as listings, ordering and data maintenance.
Strong communication skills and enjoyment of working with publishers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Ideally experience with Amazon FBA or knowledge of the marketplace / e-commerce environment.
Fluent German and very good English skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation: a performance-based fixed salary that matches your experience and qualifications.
Flexible working: hybrid model with 2 home office days, a 40-hour week and flexible hours with start times between 6:00 and 10:00.
Long-term security: permanent employment contract and 30 days of vacation in a financially successful and future-proof company.
Development: your professional and personal development is actively promoted and supported in the long term.
Modern work environment: enjoy a modern office in the Berlin district of Lichtenberg.
Mobility: whether by public transport or car – benefit from a subsidized job ticket or free parking spaces directly at the office.
Team culture: flat hierarchies, open communication, an informal first-name culture and regular team and company events such as “Grill & Chill” foster strong collaboration.
Catering: free beverages and fresh fruit are available to you during the working day.
Employee benefits: enjoy attractive employee discounts on the assortment as well as additional corporate benefits.