Stellenbeschreibung
Your tasks Do you want to join our team? In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping and executing our retail assortment strategy to drive KoRo’s growth and success. You’ll collaborate closely with various departments to optimize our product selection, refine pricing strategies, and expand our market presence. Key responsibilities: Develop and execute a comprehensive assortment strategy to drive growth in the retail channel. Collaborate with Retail, Online Insights, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure seamless product launches and ongoing category success. Conduct in-depth market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for retail expansion and differentiation. Monitor KPIs such as sell-through rates, revenue growth, and margin performance, adjusting strategies as needed. Co-develop end-to-end product lifecycle, from selection and introduction to phase-out strategies. Drive cross-functional projects to enhance operational efficiency and category performance. Your profile Min. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred) 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Buying, or Merchandising within the FMCG or retail sector. Experience working with retail partners, wholesalers, and distributors. Optional: GS1 certified category manager or similar. Strong communication skills in English and German You live in Berlin or are open for a relocation for your new position. Proven ability to analyze data and market trends to make strategic decisions. Strong understanding of assortment planning, pricing strategies, and supplier negotiations. Experience with Nielsen and/or GFK Data. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in Excel, BI tools, and ERP systems (Tableau, SAP, or similar preferred). Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially driven mindset. What you can expect from us Our diverse team is ready to be enriched and inspired by your ideas: help building the future of food retailing in our fast-growing start-up ! Extensive onboardings which will prepare you for your various and challenging tasks Flexible working hours and home office options to ensure a good work-life balance A beautiful and modern office in Berlin Schöneberg, easy to reach by public transport – and we cover the costs of your monthly BVG (public transport Berlin) ticket Find your way (back) to the gym thanks to fitness cooperations with Urban Sports Club or FitX Optimal performance thanks to a Windows laptop or a MacBook. Well equipped office kitchen with fresh fruit, delicious KoRo snacks, coffee and tea 20 % discount in our KoRo online store Regular team events and joint activities as well as legendary company parties Sounds good? Then send us your application and all other relevant documents (CV and motivation letter) via our website. We are looking for team members, not just co-workers! We are curious to know who you are and what moves you, so feel free to tell us already in a few introductory sentences.