Senior Category Manager

Who We Are

Joybuy is JD.com’s dedicated retail platform for Europe, offering products across a wide range of categories. Currently in the beta testing phase across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg, we’re building the future of retail through smart systems, bold ideas, and a customer-first mindset. Backed by JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, and its trusted global technology and supply chain ecosystem, we deliver a shopping experience that is speedy, reliable, and genuinely enjoyable. If you’re ready to make a difference, bring your talent and grow with us. Don’t just buy, Joybuy.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://www.joybuy.co.uk/discover/about-us

What We Offer

Joining Joybuy means becoming part of a business where people, innovation, and impact work together to shape the future of cross-border e-commerce. You’ll contribute to smart supply chains, efficient logistics, and meaningful projects that drive real customer value. With a competitive salary, great office locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you’ll have the space to grow your career, learn from talented colleagues, and make a genuine impact in a fast-expanding international business.

About The Team

You’ll be joining the Joybuy team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities: • Responsible for selecting the best brands and products for designated categories. • Implement the strategies that were crafted by team. Our customer user base is ever expanding and ensure we offer them the best shopping experience. • Lead the full implementation cycle for new brands and products, managing all stages from initial sourcing, vendor negotiations, product selection and/or expansion to launch, and overseeing ongoing sales, inventory, and pricing & promotion strategy. • Build a better Category storefront. • Enhance the current storefront by optimizing sub-categories on product and/or brand level. • Work collaboratively across departments to optimize brand, category pages, product listings, and search functionalities, ensuring seamless navigation and enhanced product discovery. • Collaborate with suppliers and the marketing team to plan and execute promotional campaigns, maximizing their impact on sales and customer engagement. • Continuously monitor and optimize category-specific metrics, including conversion rates, margin and user traffic, leveraging data-driven insights to foster ongoing improvement efforts. • Examine customer feedback, behavior, and preferences within the category to pinpoint areas for improvement and opportunities for enhancement. Qualifications: • Bachelor-level education or equivalent intellectual capacity. • 5+ years of experience in retail merchandising as a category manager or commercial marketing, with preferred experience in the e-commerce industry. • Experience in negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and driving category growth. • Experience using Excel and Business Intelligence. • Proficient in English.

At Joybuy, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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