[Hiring] Category Manager Electronics and Charging solutions @Autodoc

Role Description

In this role you will have full ownership of the “Car Electronics and Charging Solutions” categories development, including:

• Ensuring regular category management processes.
• Cross-functional alignment with involved departments (Vendor Management, ProdTech, SEO, Supply Planning, Private Brands, Pricing, Marketing, and Content) to drive category growth, optimize performance, and maximize market share.
• Managing day-to-day commercial operations and executing the category plan for Car Electronics and Charging Solutions to meet P&L, sales volume, and margin targets.
• Building and optimizing the product portfolio by balancing well-known A-brands with our Private Brands, identifying assortment gaps, and driving the commercial launch of new, cutting-edge tech products.
• Working closely with ProdTech, SEO, and Content teams to ensure products are easy to find, catalog data is clean, and the category converts traffic effectively.
• Aligning with the Vendor Management department on supplier sourcing, onboarding and commercial terms, and joining key negotiations to secure the best deals for the category.
• Developing and establishing competitive pricing strategies in cooperation with the Pricing team to maximize sales and ensure category profitability.
• Teaming up with the Marketing team to drive category visibility, run targeted promo campaigns, and increase traffic to the category.
• Monitoring category KPIs daily while keeping an eye on competitors and market trends to adapt the tactical steps quickly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of category management experience in e-commerce or retail, ideally with a track record at major electronics retailers, marketplaces, or direct competitors.
• Background in consumer electronics, household appliances, or gadgets (experience with automotive electronics or charging is a major plus).
• Strong ownership mentality — the ability to think and act like a business owner, taking full accountability for the category.
• Fluent English (B2+ level or higher).
• Based in the EU with a valid work permit (Full Remote model).

Requirements

• High adaptability and flexibility to pivot strategies quickly based on changing market conditions and shifting business needs.
• Advanced analytical skills with a focus on P&L management, commercial data tracking, and market intelligence.
• Process design and structural thinking to build and optimize category workflows from scratch.
• Highly developed communication skills to align commercial stakeholders (Pricing, Marketing, Vendor Management) with tech teams (ProdTech, SEO).
• "Detective mindset" with the capability to independently dig for information, navigate ambiguity, and resolve complex issues.

Company Description

AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe, present across 27 countries with around 6,000 employees. AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.8 billion in 2025, supplying more than 9.3 million active customers with its millions of vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands.

We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels a strong sense of impact, purpose, and belonging—whether they are working in our offices, warehouses, or remotely.

With our headquarters in Berlin, and several offices across Europe, we are driving towards our vision with a clear focus on leveraging technology to build a sustainable future for mobility.

Join us as we accelerate towards becoming the leading tech ecosystem in the automotive world.