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As Category Manager for Basketball at KICKZ, you will be responsible for the full end-to-end product strategy for the basketball category – from assortment planning and brand management to purchasing. The aim is to achieve sales, margin and stock targets, and to play an active role in shaping the product identity of one of the company’s most important and distinctive basketball channels.
Your Tasks
Category Strategy
- Define seasonal assortment strategy per banner - with particular focus on Kickz brand positioning
- Lead pre-season brand negotiations on terms, exclusives, and margin
- Build and own the seasonal buy plan aligned to budget and WOH targets
- Identify growth opportunities and key launch moments within Basketball
Buying & Brand Management
- Execute preorder and reorder processes on time and within budget
- Own relationships with key Basketball brand partners (Nike, Jordan, adidas, New Balance, Under Armour)
- Drive trade terms alignment and annual brand planning
- Coordinate product selection with Brand, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams
- Manage tier launch execution - from allocation to in-store and online go-live
Performance Management
- Monitor and steer weekly KPIs: Net Sales vs LY, GM%, WOH, Stock Value
- Initiate and manage stock cleaning processes proactively (RTV, markdowns, orderbook adjustments)
Your profile
- 3+ years in buying, category management, or merchandising in fashion/sportswear retail
- Proven track record of owning a category P&L or KPI set
- Experience in brand negotiation and trade terms management
- Strong analytical skills - comfortable with sell-through, WOH, margin analysis
- Fluent English; German is a strong advantage
- Direct experience with Basketball brands and culture (Nike/Jordan, adidas, New Balance Basketball)
Why eleven teamsports?
- Full category ownership from day one
- Direct access to major Basketball brand partners across Europe
- A strong, ambitious team that wants to make a difference together with passion, energy and genuine team spirit
- Long-term prospects as well as projects of strategic relevance and with a visible impact
- Attractive employee benefits, including discounts on our product range and partner offers
- A company pension scheme to provide for your long-term financial security
- JobRad bike leasing for greater flexibility and sustainability in your everyday life
- An in-house canteen with a meal allowance and free drinks to help you through your working day
- Free use of our in-house gym – stay fit whenever you like
Start date: As soon as possible
Working hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
We look forward to receiving your application!
