Company DescriptionSecret Sales in the UK and Dress for Less in Germany are part of the LRG group, a premium e-commerce marketplace specializing in fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty. It offers a direct-to-consumer digital channel for brands and retailers to sell excess inventory while maintaining brand equity and driving profits and growth. Acquired by Chris Griffin and Matt Purt in 2020, Secret Sales features over 2,800 luxury and high street brands, including Dolce & Gabbana, and adidas. The platform integrates seamlessly with brands' supply chains for efficient trading. Headquartered in the UK, Secret Sales operates in the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Germany, and attracts 50 million unique users annually.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time remote role for a Senior Category Trading Manager - Germany. The Senior Category Trading Manager will oversee the performance of the German territory and the product categories ranged there, develop and execute localised category strategies, and work alongside the business development team to manage vendor relationships. Responsibilities include accurate budgeting and forecasting the key digital KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities by analysing sales data, optimizing product listings for price, stock, discounts, availability, coordinating promotions, and identifying new business opportunities. The role requires close collaboration with marketing, operations, and inventory teams to ensure alignment with company goals and to drive category performance via an optimised trading calendar and influencing the onsite presentation of the products. This role will feed in insight and recommendations based on the local market and competitors.QualificationsExperience in category management, commercial planning, and inventory management - off price preferableProficiency in analysing sales data and market trendsStrong negotiation, influencing and relationship management skillsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesFluency in German and English5 years Germany digital experience in a retail/ecommerce businessFamiliarity with e-commerce platforms and online marketing techniquesUnderstanding of the fashion industry and market dynamicsAbility to work independently in a remote setting