Pepco

Category Manager (General Merchandise)

Pepco  •  Poznań, PL (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Your responsibilities:

  • Increasing sales and profit in the assigned category (GM)
  • Creating an optimal product offer and building the assortment structure in terms of strategy, pricing, quality – including preparing briefs for new products in line with market trends.
  • Monitoring competitors’ activities and searching for new solutions and inspirations – both product- and trend-related – to develop new product categories.
  • Cooperating with suppliers and with PGS purchasing offices in Europe and Asia.
  • Cooperation with other departments such as planning, marketing, and logistics
  • Continuously improving sourcing processes and searching for alternative options – new markets, new suppliers – and cooperating with the sourcing office.
  • Monitoring sales and stock levels.
  • Developing the commercial offer and managing sales.
  • Planning, organizing, and supervising the work of a subordinate employee.
  • Ensuring that all tasks are carried out in accordance with the company’s core processes and guidelines.

Our requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the apparel category.
  • Preferred experience in negotiating contracts with international suppliers.
  • Higher education.
  • Understanding customer needs and the ability to independently identify product functionalities.
  • Advanced command of English.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office.
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent self-organization.
  • Ability to work in a team and under time pressure.
  • Creativity and trend awareness.
  • Willingness to travel for business.
  • Category B driving license.

What we offer:

  • Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.
  • Hybrid work model requiring at least 50% office attendance (2–3 days per week).
  • A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
  • Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.
  • An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options – including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.
  • Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores – get your favorite products at even better prices!
  • A wide range of training sessions, courses, and webinars designed to help our employees grow and thrive!
  • The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.
  • Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program – our employees' well-being is our top priority!
  • Smart Lunch – meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices.
  • Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.
  • A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.
  • A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge – despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.
  • A role within a unique organizational culture – Pepcoolture – where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work
Pepco

About Pepco

WE

Pepco is the most impressively growing value retailer on Europe’s market. We offer clothing for the whole family as well as home products and toys at the low prices. Today we are present in 18 markets. We open a store every day – currently, we have over 4000 in: Poland, The Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Bulgaria, Italy, Serbia, Spain, Germany, Greece, Portugal and Bosnia and Herzegovina. We have been growing dynamically for several years and every month millions of satisfied customers visit our shops. The continuous rapid development of the company is only possible thanks to the high level of involvement of our employees, who are truly the architects of our success. Pepco employs over 31 000 people in Europe. The vast majority (nearly 90%) work in our stores, with the rest working in our distribution centers and offices throughout Europe. Our head office is in Poznań, where 2000 employees make decisions impacting the entire organization.

YOU

You can influence how thousands of individuals on our continent dress and decorate their homes thanks to your work at Pepco! Internationality and diversity are characteristics of our work. The decisions we make at our Poznań headquarters are carried out in the 18 European countries where we conduct our business!

TOGETHER

At Pepco, every day is different. Together we complete our daily tasks, which change based on our positions and the departments we work in. We are in charge of a variety of operations and procedures that have an impact on Pepco's growth as well as the running of offices, stores, and distribution centers around Europe.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Poznań, PL
Year Founded
2004
Website
pepco.eu
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