product manager

key account manager

marketing manager

brand manager

category automation manager Jobs in Istanbul

category automation manager

category manager

WorqCompany

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   💡
  </strong>
  WorqCompany, providing the only Revenue Sharing E-Commerce partnership system in Turkey, enabling online store owners to purchase the products they need from suppliers upfront and achieve high profits.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  We solve cash flow issues for online stores and reduce inventory costs. Our e-commerce customers, who quickly and easily access products, can thus participate in marketplace campaigns advantageously with stocked inventories compared to their competitors. They can manage their stock processes transparently with a specially prepared payment plan and increase sales volume.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  With WorqCompany's highly talented artificial intelligence robot AIDA, we analyze our customers' stores and provide recommendations and insights for improvements.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Just as in Turkey, we stand by customers in every step they need to take in the process, whether they are already engaged in or considering e-commerce in the UK.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   WQ Responsibilities:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Offer well-informed guidance to WQ customers based on deep category expertise, facilitating the selection of the right products and contributing to their growth and profitability.
  </li>
  <li>
   Supporting our business partners in campaign processes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Seller Management; negotiations on trade-terms,
  </li>
  <li>
   Spearheaded specialized projects aimed at facilitating the expansion and success of sellers within our existing customer base, including initiatives for international growth.
  </li>
  <li>
   Follow-up of new trends in the market and competitor analysis,
  </li>
  <li>
   Preparing the strategy plan of category and yearly commercial targets together with the planning team
  </li>
  <li>
   Executing and also reporting all operational processes of the category team,
  </li>
  <li>
   Arranging coordination between other departments for the campaign process,
  </li>
  <li>
   Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with sellers within our customer portfolio to enhance collaboration and mutual success.
  </li>
  <li>
   Dynamic pricing &amp; stock management
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   WQ Qualifications:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   University degree (preferably engineering, business administration and economy faculties)
  </li>
  <li>
   Knowledge or expertise in e-commerce, with preferred expertise in leading product categories such as fashion, home textiles, and decorations.
  </li>
  <li>
   5-7 years of experience in category management and related roles, with a focus on key account management, trade marketing, and commercial operations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in marketplace management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Exceptional communication, persuasion and team working skills,
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong problem solving and decision making skills,
  </li>
  <li>
   Project or process management experience is a plus,
  </li>
  <li>
   Able to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment,
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English,
  </li>
  <li>
   High level analytical skills,
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Why Join WorqCompany?
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Be part of a dynamic and innovative team shaping the future of e-commerce.
  </li>
  <li>
   Gain hands-on experience by working on real projects that impact thousands of users.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with talented professionals and learn from industry experts.
  </li>
  <li>
   Opportunity to contribute to the design of cutting-edge cloud-based platform solutions.
  </li>
  <li>
   A supportive environment that encourages creativity and professional growth.
  </li>
  <li>
   A dynamic and innovative working environment,
  </li>
  <li>
   Career development opportunities,
  </li>
  <li>
   Mentorship opportunities with experienced managers in the field.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <em>
   Bu ilan sebebiyle yapaca&gbreve;&inodot;n&inodot;z ba&scedil;vurular arac&inodot;l&inodot;&gbreve;&inodot;yla toplanacak ki&scedil;isel verileriniz veri sorumlusu WorqCompany D&inodot;&scedil; Tic. A.&Scedil; taraf&inodot;ndan 6698 say&inodot;l&inodot; Ki&scedil;isel Verilerin Korunmas&inodot; Kanunu (&ldquo;KVKK&rdquo;) ve ilgili mevzuat kapsam&inodot;nda i&scedil; ba&scedil;vuru s&uuml;re&ccedil;lerinin y&uuml;r&uuml;t&uuml;lmesi amac&inodot;yla otomatik yollarla i&scedil;lenecektir.
  </em>
 </p>
</div>


Category Manager

Unilever

<div><p><b>Unilever is currently hiring for</b><b> Assistant Shopper &amp; Trade Category Manager - Deo</b><br>
<b>Function</b><b>:</b> Customer Development</p><p><b>
Reports to</b>: PC T&uuml;rkiye CS&amp;P Lead</p><p><b>
Location:</b> Umraniye</p><div><b><br>
ABOUT UNILEVER</b><br>
<br>
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on loved brands and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. Our purpose drives us: to make sustainable living commonplace, and we believe that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people &ndash; we believe that when people work with purpose, we will create a better business and world.<br>
<br>
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don&rsquo;t believe in the &lsquo;one size fits all&rsquo; approach and instead, we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your future.<br>
<br>
<b>JOB PURPOSE</b><br>
<br>
Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to become a better you. Diversity is one of our most relevant pillars in people management and our main objective is to develop an internal environment open to a multiplicity of world views, through inclusion without stereotypes. This allows us to value the best professionals, bringing together different profiles and operating styles, and to face with greater propriety the current and future challenges of the company. We are looking for a &ldquo;PC Turkey Assistant Shopper&amp; Trade Category Manager-Deo&rdquo; to work within our PC Organization.<br>
<br>
The PC Turkey Assistant Shopper&amp; Trade Category Manager-Deo is a key role responsible for developing and executing omnichannel category trade plans that align with the objectives of our brands and meet the needs of customers and channels. This role bridges the Commercial (CD) and Marketing teams to ensure seamless collaboration and delivery of plans that drive market share growth and business performance in line with IOP goals.<br>
<br>
The role encompasses end-to-end category management across all channels, including General Trade (GT), Modern Trade (MT), and e-commerce, incorporating shopper and customer insights into all strategies and discussions<br>
<br>
<b>WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE</b><br>
<br>
<ul><li>Develop and implement category brand deployment plans, ensuring alignment with GT branches, Modern Trade account teams, and eCommerce strategies.</li><li>Design and lead omnichannel trade plans based on category insights, shopper behavior, and customer/channel dynamics.</li><li>Oversee the activation and delivery of category plans across all channels based on JTBDs (Jobs to be Done).</li><li>Lead shopper marketing and category management (CatMan) initiatives to enhance shopper engagement and optimize sales outcomes.</li><li>Ensure flowless execution of POSM production and distribution for Deo brands in line with shopper marketing strategy by efficient budget management</li><li>Drive execution of NRM (Net Revenue Management) and shopper marketing strategies to achieve category KPIs.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison between CD, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate with CSP organization to align strategies and deploy plans across formats and channels.</li><li>Engage with external agencies for specific category projects and campaigns.</li><li>Monitor and analyze category performance metrics, ensuring delivery of the annual growth plan for the assigned categories/brands.</li><li>Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve trade performance and achieve business</li></ul><br>
<b>
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED</b><br>
<br>
Qualifications &amp; Skills<br>
<br>
<ul><li>2-3 years of experience in category management, trade marketing, or a related field.</li><li>Strong understanding of omnichannel trade planning and execution.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and functions.</li><li>Data-driven mindset with expertise in leveraging shopper and channel insights.</li><li>Strong financial acumen, particularly in TTS and NRM optimization.</li><li>Strategic thinking with the ability to adapt plans for dynamic market conditions,</li><li>Excellent communication and project management skills.</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills,</li><li>Multi-stakeholder management capability,</li><li>Flexibility in exploring a variety of business areas,</li><li>Advance both English and Turkish communication</li></ul><br>
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors<br>
<ul><li>PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.</li><li>PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets lofty standards for themselves. Actively builds one's own wellbeing and resilience.</li><li>TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people &ndash; coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best. Inspires powerful teamwork and collaboration, connecting people for better results.</li><li>CONSUMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.</li><li>BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates opportunities for profitable growth through the core and beyond.</li></ul><br>
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.</div><p></p><p>
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their &lsquo;Whole Self&rsquo; to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.</p></div>

Assistant Shopper & Trade Category Manager - Deo

Armut Teknoloji AS

<div><p>Armut / Homerun is a leading local services marketplace with over 700,000 professionals across 4,000 services and has seen over 1000% revenue growth in 5 years. Our purpose is to make it easy to find good quality, trusted providers by using the latest technologies and machine learning algorithms. We serve over 5 million customers with 99% customer satisfaction in 14 different countries with 3 different brands. We&rsquo;re accelerating our sustainable growth with the new investment round of 15 Million &euro; and increasing the number of operating countries in the EMEA region.</p><p><br>
Our strength is rooted in our core values: always putting our customers first, solving problems with data and continuous learning. These values enabled us to change the local services industry and we&rsquo;ll continue to do this on a global scale. We offer a world-class working environment where entrepreneurial spirits speed up their careers</p><p><br>
Join us on our journey to be the EMEA leader in the local services marketplace!</p><p><b><br>
You Will:</b></p><ul><li>
Design, build, and maintain automation solutions to enhance category performance using data-driven approaches.</li><li>
Leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and automation to optimize workflows and decision-making across product categories.</li><li>
Attend the Data Team ceremonies on a weekly basis to ensure consistency and state of the art best practices are deployed in the Category Team too</li><li>
Develop and deploy predictive models, NLP pipelines, and recommendation systems to support category strategy and execution.</li><li>
Collaborate cross-functionally with category managers, engineers, and data teams to scale automation initiatives.</li><li>
Experiment with and implement modern AI/ML techniques, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and LLM-based applications in production settings.</li></ul><p><b>
You Are:</b></p><ul><li>
Holding a Bachelor's / Master's degree from a top school with a study in Engineering, Economics or Business departments.</li><li>
Experienced in related fields minimum 4 years.</li><li>
Highly skilled in <b>SQL</b> and <b>Python scripting</b>, with a strong command of data manipulation and transformation techniques.</li><li>
Comfortable working with diverse data types&mdash;<b>structured, semi-structured, and unstructured</b>&mdash;and choosing the right approach for each.</li><li>
Grounded in <b>statistics</b>, with experience in <b>hypothesis testing</b>, <b>regression models</b>, and understanding of key <b>data distributions</b>.</li><li>
Experienced in <b>natural language processing (NLP)</b> and <b>text analytics</b>, with a strong understanding of their applications in business contexts.</li><li>
Proficient in developing and applying <b>machine learning models</b> for prediction and automation.</li><li>
Familiar with modern AI trends, particularly <b>large language models (LLMs)</b> and their integration into real-world applications (e.g., RAG workflows, LLM-based tools).</li><li>
A strategic thinker with a builder&rsquo;s mindset&mdash;passionate about using technology to solve complex category challenges.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Why Join Us</b></p><ul><li>
Competitive salary,</li><li>
An opportunity to bring impact and change the service market dynamics, in a stimulating and international environment,</li><li>
Freedom to test, fail and test again in a fast-paced environment,</li><li>
Never-ending growth opportunities supported by learning &amp; development fund,</li><li>
Working environment where your success is not judged by a dress code or working hours,</li><li>
Extra vacation time, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home,</li><li>
Beach days, theme nights, sports &amp; game events and any other social activity ideas you come up with!</li></ul><p><b><br>
Our Hiring Process</b></p><ul><li>
Application: Send us your CV.</li><li>
Interview: Discuss your experience &amp; expectations.</li><li>
Case Study: Showcase your skills.</li><li>
Final Interview: Align on mutual goals and values.</li><li>
Welcome Aboard: Join the Homerun team!</li></ul><p>
</p><p>348J5X2mcD</p></div>

Category Automation Manager

Armut

<div><p>Armut / Homerun is a leading local services marketplace with over 700,000 professionals across 4,000 services and has seen over 1000% revenue growth in 5 years. Our purpose is to make it easy to find good quality, trusted providers by using the latest technologies and machine learning algorithms. We serve over 5 million customers with 99% customer satisfaction in 14 different countries with 3 different brands. We&rsquo;re accelerating our sustainable growth with the new investment round of 15 Million &euro; and increasing the number of operating countries in the EMEA region.</p><p><br>
Our strength is rooted in our core values: always putting our customers first, solving problems with data and continuous learning. These values enabled us to change the local services industry and we&rsquo;ll continue to do this on a global scale. We offer a world-class working environment where entrepreneurial spirits speed up their careers</p><p><br>
Join us on our journey to be the EMEA leader in the local services marketplace!</p><p><b><br>
You Will:</b></p><ul><li>
Design, build, and maintain automation solutions to enhance category performance using data-driven approaches.</li><li>
Leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and automation to optimize workflows and decision-making across product categories.</li><li>
Attend the Data Team ceremonies on a weekly basis to ensure consistency and state of the art best practices are deployed in the Category Team too</li><li>
Develop and deploy predictive models, NLP pipelines, and recommendation systems to support category strategy and execution.</li><li>
Collaborate cross-functionally with category managers, engineers, and data teams to scale automation initiatives.</li><li>
Experiment with and implement modern AI/ML techniques, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and LLM-based applications in production settings.</li></ul><p><b>
You Are:</b></p><ul><li>
Holding a Bachelor's / Master's degree from a top school with a study in Engineering, Economics or Business departments.</li><li>
Experienced in related fields minimum 4 years.</li><li>
Highly skilled in <b>SQL</b> and <b>Python scripting</b>, with a strong command of data manipulation and transformation techniques.</li><li>
Comfortable working with diverse data types&mdash;<b>structured, semi-structured, and unstructured</b>&mdash;and choosing the right approach for each.</li><li>
Grounded in <b>statistics</b>, with experience in <b>hypothesis testing</b>, <b>regression models</b>, and understanding of key <b>data distributions</b>.</li><li>
Experienced in <b>natural language processing (NLP)</b> and <b>text analytics</b>, with a strong understanding of their applications in business contexts.</li><li>
Proficient in developing and applying <b>machine learning models</b> for prediction and automation.</li><li>
Familiar with modern AI trends, particularly <b>large language models (LLMs)</b> and their integration into real-world applications (e.g., RAG workflows, LLM-based tools).</li><li>
A strategic thinker with a builder&rsquo;s mindset&mdash;passionate about using technology to solve complex category challenges.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Why Join Us</b></p><ul><li>
Competitive salary,</li><li>
An opportunity to bring impact and change the service market dynamics, in a stimulating and international environment,</li><li>
Freedom to test, fail and test again in a fast-paced environment,</li><li>
Never-ending growth opportunities supported by learning &amp; development fund,</li><li>
Working environment where your success is not judged by a dress code or working hours,</li><li>
Extra vacation time, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home,</li><li>
Beach days, theme nights, sports &amp; game events and any other social activity ideas you come up with!</li></ul><p><b><br>
Our Hiring Process</b></p><ul><li>
Application: Send us your CV.</li><li>
Interview: Discuss your experience &amp; expectations.</li><li>
Case Study: Showcase your skills.</li><li>
Final Interview: Align on mutual goals and values.</li><li>
Welcome Aboard: Join the Homerun team!</li></ul></div>

BSH Ev Aletleri Türkiye

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Tomorrow is our home."
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Enjoy the inspiring environment that enables you to realize your potential at BSH Home Appliances Group: As a leading manufacturer of home appliances and solutions, we improve people&rsquo;s quality of life and enjoy the trust of millions of consumers. Whether it is one of our global brands &ndash; Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau and Neff &ndash; or a local brand, they all thrive on the excellence of our teams. Different individuals, united by a common goal, contribute their personal skills and passion. We are determined to empower each one of them. Join us now and give your career a home.&rdquo;
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Your Responsibilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  You think it&rsquo;s time for something different? Then you are at the right place! You will be working in an exciting, international environment and contributing personally to the company&rsquo;s success. Expect exciting projects and versatile tasks, such as
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  /Support SDA product assortment, ensuring the right mix meets customer needs and business goals.
 </p>
 <p>
  /Analyze sales data &amp; KPIs, providing insights to drive growth, optimize performance, and guide decisions.
 </p>
 <p>
  /Assist supply chain with inventory, forecasting, and demand planning to secure product availability.
 </p>
 <p>
  /Contribute to pricing, promotions &amp; product launches with materials, training, and stakeholder support.
 </p>
 <p>
  /Monitor markets, consumer insights &amp; competitors, preparing reports and coordinating key projects.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Your Profile
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  /Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or a related field, with strong academic background.
 </p>
 <p>
  /1&ndash;2 years&rsquo; experience in category/product management or a related commercial role; internships are valued.
 </p>
 <p>
  /Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills; BI tool knowledge is a plus.
 </p>
 <p>
  /Excellent communication, coordination with a good understanding of category management and SDA market trends preferred
 </p>
 <p>
  /Professional-level English required; additional languages are a plus
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Your Benefits
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  /Flexible working hours schemes and diverse career opportunities
 </p>
 <p>
  /Individual development programs and international perspectives
 </p>
 <p>
  /Modern healthcare services
 </p>
</div>


Junior Category Country Manager

adidas

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>PURPOSE:
</p></div><div>Drives local short and medium-term objectives for the respective category. Implements Global&amp;Hub GTM strategies in a locally relevant way, considering different consumer needs and distribution channels. Drives cross-functional marketing execution. Provides clear and relevant commercial input in terms of local consumer needs, market particularities, and channel needs. Collaborates regularly with global and hub counter parts to identify business opportunities in the market and to maximize net sales and profitability (within global and hub strategic parameters)</div>
<div><p>
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
</p></div><ul><li>Driving category business success across all KPI&rsquo;s through execution category plan global-local. Developing a dynamic category GTM plan considering different consumer needs and distribution channel in the marketplace.</li>
<li>Responsible for delivering a complete local range plan for the respective category (product, product communication tools, product prices, activation tools, RID, forecasts, local prices, range size, cancellation, re-phasing, ABOs and Marketing support where necessary etc.) by balancing both brand and commercial considerations and supporting the business strategy of the channels and supports the sell-in process to all stakeholders.</li>
<li>Coordinates sell in process for upcoming season and make preparation for sell-in tools (Showroom preparation, sell in presentation etc)</li>
<li>Manage and implement definition tools and drive conclusive competitive analysis to influence pricing considering the competition. Provide pricing inputs to the range architecture framework.</li>
<li>Delivers profitability of the respective categories by managing pricing, margin efficiency, FOBs and product category mix.</li>
<li>Drives the GTM for the respective categories and supports CTC function by aligning with BA/Omni team on Marketing plans, communication tools, activation tools, marketing support</li>
<li>Analyses the sell-through performance of the categories and contributes to the strategic planning based on the analysis. Tracks category selling performance, and proposes action plans when necessary to drive sales and improve respective categories KPIs.</li>
<li>Ensures has the proper tools to implement (and to adapt locally where necessary.) the GTM strategies successfully and to have the correct level of support during the implementation</li>
<li>Assists Manager CTC adidas in preparing and analyzing reports by providing and consolidating data and by using analytical skills and know-how.</li>
</ul>
<div><p>KEY RELATIONSHIPS:</p></div>
<ul>
<li>CTC Manager and entire adidas Turkey Brand Team</li>
<li>EM Turkey Channel Teams (DTC, e-Com, Wholesale)</li>
<li>EM Hub Bus and CTC</li>
<li>EM Turkey, SCM</li>
<li>EM Turkey, Mops</li>
<li>EM Turkey Demand Planning</li>
</ul>
<div><p>KPIS:
</p></div><ul><li>Brand Health KPIS (Brand momentum, Net Promoter Score, Spontaneous purchase intent, etc.)</li>
<li>Net Sales, GIM%, Share of Category, Gender</li>
<li>Orderbook Development</li>
<li>Range size and efficiency (incl. overlap)</li>
<li>Local Production / SMU / Early Launch efficiencies</li>
</ul>
<div><p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</p>
:</div>
<ul>
<li>Strong analytical skills</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., relationship management, collaboration, creativity, confidence and facilitation)</li>
<li>Strong cross functional experience, across merchandising, category management, brand and sales</li>
<li>Structured, organized and process orientated</li>
<li>Excellent presentation skills</li>
<li>Fluent in written and spoken English is a must.</li></ul><br>
<p></p><div><p>
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE /</p><p>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p></div>
<ul>
<li>University degree in business, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience</li>
<li>&gt; 3 years of Category Management/ Ranging/ Merchandising Experience ideally in sporting goods, fashion or other youth culture brands</li>
<li>Strong presentation/communications and influencing skills IT skills: Outlook and Word: Basic; Excel and PowerPoint: advanced.</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE&rsquo;S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.</p><p>
</p><ul><p>COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..</p>
<p>OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.</p>
<p>INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.</p>
<p>TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.</p>
<p>INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company&rsquo;s standards.</p>
<p>RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.</p></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><br>
<b>AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
</b><br>
<br>
<b>&ndash; CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU &ndash;
</b><br>
<br>
<b>BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.</b><br>
<b>
</b></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>JOB TITLE:
<div>Senior Specialist Category Management Originals, Basketball &amp; Partner
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>BRAND:
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div>LOCATION:
<div>Istanbul
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>TEAM:
<div>Merchandising &amp; Planning
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>STATE:
<div>Ista
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>COUNTRY/REGION:
<div>TR
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>CONTRACT TYPE:
<div>Full time
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>NUMBER:
<div>535383
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>DATE:
<div>Oct 3, 2025</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Specialist Category Management Originals, Basketball & Partner

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</p></div>
<ul>
<li>Manage all aspects of range management, including segmentation and distribution for.</li>
<li>Establish pricing of the range to deliver target margins, volumes and value, including pricing harmonization across all categories.</li>
<li>Create impact in respective categories showroom and sell-in setup.</li>
<li>Develop defined parameter-level forecasting, provide all relevant KPI reporting and provide any required scenario analysis related to respective category.</li>
<li>Follow up global product launches to ensure alignment with local launches.</li>
<li>Actively collaborates and supports communication &amp; omni &amp; sales teams with regards to launch timing, products, tools and product performances for necessary actions to be taken.</li>
<li>Continuously seek additional opportunities to grow Football &amp; Motorsports business.</li>
<li>Highly active role in clubs/feds licensed apparel business in terms of both product and relations. Plan all relevant timelines and coordinate meetings during the collection creation lifecycle.</li>
<li>Work very closely with adidas Global Football BU for licensed apparel design and development.</li>
<li>Support constantly analyzing the success of the marketing plans across all communication channels and sharing that learning with Global Brand Marketing.</li>
<li>Proactively contribute to strategy by identifying market trends, sharing consumer and business insights, and recommending initiatives to strengthen category positioning.</li>
<li>Contribute managing reports as an integrated team in line with team objectives, targets and guidelines.</li>
<li>Assist BU Football &amp; Motorsports to ensure leading exposure in local and brand relevant channels.</li>
<li>Assists Manager CTC adidas in preparing and analyzing reports by providing and consolidating data and by using analytical skills and know-how.</li>
<li>Track Football Club Launch Plan with including Production phase communication in Turkey.</li>
<li>Actively works with Football director &amp; team in terms of football clubs&rsquo; requirements and time phases, and LO for perfect execution of signed team jersey plans</li>
</ul><ul><li>To increase local production volume, working closely with all category managers and the local Louison Office,</li>
<li>Concluding, planning, and monitoring seasonal agreements for all embellishment processes applied locally,</li>
<li>Monitoring and controlling the processes of contracts with agreed local manufacturers regarding production and embellishment.</li>
</ul>
<div><p>KPIS:</p></div>
<ul>
<li>Brand Health KPIS (Brand momentum, Net Promoter Score, net sales)</li>
<li>Carry out go to market plans ensuring timelines</li>
<li>Brand reputation through fast and high quality response time to external world</li>
<li>Executional excellence in global campaign implementation and localization.</li>
<li>Brand Reach and Perception</li>
</ul>
<div><p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</p>
:</div>
<ul>
<li>Strong analytical skills</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., relationship management, collaboration, creativity, confidence and facilitation)</li>
<li>Strong cross functional experience, across merchandising, category management, brand and sales</li>
<li>Structured, organized and process oriented.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Excellent presentation skills</li>
</ul><ul><li>Fluent in written and spoken English is a must.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><p>
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:</p></div>
<ul>
<li>CTC Manager and entire adidas Turkey Brand Team</li>
<li>EM Turkey Channel Teams (DTC, e-Com, Wholesale)</li>
<li>EM Hub Bus and CTC</li>
<li>EM Turkey, SCM</li>
<li>EM Turkey, Mops</li>
<li>EM Turkey Demand Planning</li>
<li>LO office &amp; Local Suppliers</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE&rsquo;S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.</p><p>
</p><ul><p>COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..</p>
<p>OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.</p>
<p>INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.</p>
<p>TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.</p>
<p>INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company&rsquo;s standards.</p>
<p>RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.</p></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><br>
<b>AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
</b><br>
<br>
<b>&ndash; CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU &ndash;
</b><br>
<br>
<b>BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.</b><br>
<b>
</b></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>JOB TITLE:
<div>Senior Specialist Category Management Football / Motorsports / Local Production
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>BRAND:
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div>LOCATION:
<div>Istanbul
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>TEAM:
<div>Merchandising &amp; Planning
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>STATE:
<div>Ista
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>COUNTRY/REGION:
<div>TR
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>CONTRACT TYPE:
<div>Full time
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>NUMBER:
<div>535449
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>DATE:
<div>Oct 3, 2025</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Specialist Category Management Football / Motorsports / Local Production

Explore 393+ Category manager in Istanbul this October. Find roles across top companies and apply now to boost your career.

393 category manager jobs IN Istanbul

Category Manager

Assistant Shopper & Trade Category Manager - Deo

Category Automation Manager

Category Automation Manager

Junior Category Country Manager

Senior Specialist Category Management Originals, Basketball & Partner

Senior Specialist Category Management Football / Motorsports / Local Production