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Transmed

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  Transmed Turkiye is a full-service distributor company across 13 countries, managing distribution, sales, and marketing for 35 leading brands. We strongly believe in putting people first &ndash; our customers, our teams, our partners.
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  We are seeking a
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   Category Manager
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   ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
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   *** This position does not offer a hybrid / remote option.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Relations, Advertising, Brand Management or in a related field
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   Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the FMCG industry and business processes
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   Experience in Sales, Marketing or Trade Marketing is a plus
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   Strong communication skills, analytical thinking, result-oriented, responsible, high business follow-up
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   Excellent command of English
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   Excellent MS Office skills
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   Completed military service for male candidates
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   JOB DESCRIPTION:
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   Managing supplier relationships to maximize brand support and business growth
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   Developing and executing Sales Business Plans and marketing activities with suppliers
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   Setting and aligning joint business plans and optimizing the use of initiative funds to maximize brand sales and profits
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   Managing sales forecasts to maintain optimum stock levels
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   Coordinating with local agencies on brand marketing and POS materials to ensure top quality execution of brand image
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   Developing brand plans that align with customer objectives
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   Analyzing sales data and market share trends to develop targeted marketing activities
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   Analyzing category dynamics of the brands and gathering shopper insights to tailor marketing strategies and activities
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Category Manager

adidas

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>PURPOSE</p></div>
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Defines local short- and mid-term objectives for the respective category and implements global and hub GTM strategies in a locally relevant way, addressing diverse consumer needs and distribution channels.<br>
Drives cross-functional marketing execution and provides clear, commercial insights on local consumer behavior, market dynamics, and channel requirements to influence global GTM strategy development.<br>
Collaborates closely with global and hub counterparts to identify business opportunities, maximize net sales and profitability (within strategic parameters), and ensure full end-to-end execution of the category management process.</div>
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<div><p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p></div>
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<li>Delivers a comprehensive local category range plan, including range selection, pricing, Go-in margin, forecasting, phasing, and campaign execution.</li>
<li>Defines the Turkey category range in alignment with Global and Hub Business Unit guidelines.</li>
<li>Analyzes sell-through performance and contributes to strategic planning through actionable insights.</li>
<li>Aligns and executes the in-season brand calendar with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Channel Leads, Brand Activation, Omni Channel).</li>
<li>Establishes and manages product segmentation strategies across categories and key accounts.</li>
<li>Leads the sell-in process for upcoming seasons, including showroom preparation and sell-in presentations.</li>
<li>Manages channel and account expectations by identifying market gaps and developing tactical products, price points, and exclusive offers.</li>
<li>Monitors inventory performance and collaborates with relevant teams to maintain sustainable stock levels.</li>
<li>Reviews the seasonal orderbook, identifies key actions, and partners with channels to secure business priorities.</li>
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<p></p><div><p>KEY RELATIONSHIPS</p></div>
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<li>adidas Brand Team Turkey</li>
<li>EM Turkey Channel Teams (DTC, e-Com, Wholesale)</li>
<li>EM Hub Category Team</li>
<li>EM Turkey Supply Chain Management</li>
<li>EM Turkey Demand Planning</li>
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<p></p><div><p>KPIS</p></div>
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<li>Brand Health KPIs (Brand Momentum, NPS, Spontaneous Purchase Intent, etc.)</li>
<li>Net Sales, GIM%, Category Share, Gender Distribution</li>
<li>Orderbook Development</li>
<li>Range Size and Efficiency (including overlap)</li>
<li>Local Production / SMU / Early Launch Efficiencies</li>
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<p></p><div><p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</p></div>
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<li>Strong business acumen and analytical thinking.</li>
<li>Proven ability to build, lead, and motivate a high-performing category team.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills across functions.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in merchandising, category management, brand, and sales.</li>
<li>Strategic and creative mindset with strong commercial understanding.</li>
<li>Fluent in written and spoken English.</li>
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<p></p><div><p>REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p></div>
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<li>University degree in Business, ideally with a focus on Marketing or Sales, or equivalent professional experience.</li>
<li>Minimum 6 years&rsquo; experience in merchandising, cross-functional marketing, or sales.</li>
<li>Excellent presentation and communication skills.</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Outlook and Word.</li>
<li>Experienced manager with advanced cross-functional marketing knowledge and proven expertise in sport and/or lifestyle categories.</li>
<li>Consumer-focused with deep product and range understanding, balancing brand and commercial priorities to build channel-specific GTM solutions.</li>
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</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>
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<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>
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<b>&ndash; CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU &ndash;
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<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>
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</b></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>JOB TITLE:
<div>Manager Category Management Originals BB &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>537054
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>DATE:
<div>Nov 6, 2025</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manager Category Management Originals BB & Partner

KoçZer

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   Responsibilities
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   Conduct market research and competitive analysis to evaluate the market position of the assigned category
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   Secure necessary agreements to onboard leading suppliers within the industry into the ecosystem
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   Maintain strong knowledge of the content, assortment, and dynamics of the products within the category
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   Identify new opportunities and initiate project groups to support category growth
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   Monitor e-commerce sales and performance in alignment with financial targets
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   Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with procurement, sales, product management, and operations teams
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   Manage supplier selection, pricing negotiations, and contract management processes
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   Track shipment, invoicing, and reporting workflows to ensure operational efficiency
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   Manage supplier and customer relationships with a focus on delivering end-to-end value
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   Prepare and deliver periodic reports and analyses related to business performance
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   Qualifications
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   Minimum 3 years of experience in e-commerce category management and/or procurement processes
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   Preferably experienced in B2B product categories
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   Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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   Strong commercial acumen and business-oriented mindset
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   Proactive, analytical, and solution-driven
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   Preferably experienced with SAP systems
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   Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
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   Customer- and solution-oriented, with a focus on end-to-end value creation
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   Dynamic, proactive, process-oriented, well-organized, disciplined, and responsible
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   Familiarity with Agile working methodologies is a plus
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Category Management Specialist / Lead - ZerGo

Mavi

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   Are you ready to be a part of this journey?
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  Mavi, incorporated in 1991 in Istanbul, is recognized as a highly successful global lifestyle brand, rooted in 40 years of denim expertise. Mavi has been publicly traded since 2017 and has a presence in 37 countries, including Turkiye, the USA, Canada, Germany, and Russia, selling its products through approximately ~4,000 points, including 471 Mavi shops.
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  Mavi&rsquo;s trusted brand image translates into high quality and strong pricing power with products positioned between the upper end of the core and the premium segments of the ready-to-wear market. Perfect Fit philosophy guides Mavi in designing jeans that perfectly fit its customers&rsquo; lifestyles, body types, and quality expectations. Mavi ranks among the world&rsquo;s leading premium denim brands and stands apart as the preferred lifestyle brand across female and male consumer segments.
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   Here&rsquo;s what you need to know:
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  We are looking for an "Category Supervisor" who will work under the in our Global Product &amp; Data Technologies department, within Category Women team.
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  As the Category Supervisor, this is a highly collaborative role that will partner across the global category team as well as cross-functionally with Sourcing, Design and Product Planning department to deliver and accomplish highest quality of business standard.
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   What will be expected of you in this role?
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    You will
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   be aware of global trends in the related field and utilize resources accordingly.
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    You will
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   develop and present seasonal/weekly merchandise financial plans and sales budgets based on units, value, and profit, in line with company goals, historical performance, and market trend analysis.
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    You will
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   revise the monthly budget based on sales forecasts and manage OTB.
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    You will
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   analyze data to identify and strategize profit growth opportunities for the responsible category.
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    You will
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   manage the seasonal inventory and budget, handling operations related to discounts, promotions, dispatch, and RPT-order decisions.
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    You will
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   constantly monitor and report on category sales and promotions, tracking the performance of new products.
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    You will
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   prepare reports by regularly reviewing sales performance indicators.
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    You will
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   collaborate with various departments to drive category goals.
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    You will
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   research and monitor competitors, focusing on pricing strategies and product innovations.
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   Why you?
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    If you
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   have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Textile Engineering or a related field.
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    If you
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   have 5-8 years of experience in retail merchandising, the fast fashion industry, or a business setting with related experience.
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    If you
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   have expertise in working with women's category management.
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    If you
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   have a passion for growth, along with a strong understanding of consumers and the market.
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    If you
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   have attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong and consistent follow-up abilities.
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    If you
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   have a strong desire to win and drive independent collaboration with relevant cross-functional teams/individuals.
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    If you
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   have a highly collaborative working style and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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    If you
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   have strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
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    If you
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   are skilled in creative and innovative problem-solving.
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    If you
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   have a good command of both written and spoken English.
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    If you
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   have a good level of proficiency in MS Office applications.
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  you might be the team member we are looking for!
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  We can&rsquo;t wait to meet unique, creative thinking, productive and innovative candidates, who match Mavi&rsquo;s brand spirit and closely follow fashion and global trends.
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  <em>
   *Driven by our &ldquo;All Blue. All Better. For All.&rdquo; strategy and empowered by our people-centric Mavi culture, we create a work environment where human rights are respected and diversity and differences are embraced. We promote gender equality and commit to equal opportunity in all our recruitment processes. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we select and recruit employees based on their professional competencies and qualifications, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, race, skin color, language, religious belief, spiritual and political ideology, ethnicity, economic status and health condition, disability, physical appearance, lifestyle and what they wear and support them in unlocking their potential.
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Business Manager

Trendyol Group

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  <strong>
   About the Team
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  At Trendyol Core Commerce, we build innovative, data-driven strategies that power sustainable growth and global expansion.
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  From seller experience to new market launches, we turn insights into action&mdash;fast. Our cross-functional teams shape the future of commerce with bold ideas, real-time impact, and a deep sense of ownership. In a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we grow together &mdash; as individuals and as a team.
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  In the
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   Category Intelligence &amp; Planning role
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  , you will work closely with category teams to stay on top of the needs of both sellers and customers. Your main goal will be to determine the core strategy for category teams to achieve their targets by closely monitoring campaign results and market trends. Automating and simplifying reports will also be critical in this role.
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   Responsibilities
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   Work closely with Category, Growth, Marketplace teams to achieve monthly/annual targets,
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   Lead weekly trading meetings, identify root causes and opportunities to drive growth,
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   Analyse and interpret marketing data such as; view, conversion, basket size, search trends and give strategic direction to category,
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   Manage commercial forecasting studies based on seasonality and potential growth inline with company KPIs,
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   Monitor consumer and industry trends, present strategic insights in convincing figures,
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   Improve productivity by seeking out ways to automate and simplify manual processes.
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   Expected Qualifications
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   University degree preferably in an analytical discipline, e.g. engineering or business,
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   Min. 3 years of Planning, Category, Product Management or Data Analyst experience,
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   Experience in Fashion/E-commerce is a plus.
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   High level of analytical and customer-oriented thinking,
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   Able to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment,
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   Good command of English,
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   Very good knowledge of MS Office applications.
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   Data-driven decision-making: Proactive and curious, with a passion for exploring detail and using data to drive clarity and decision-making.
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   Strong communication skills: Able to convey complex ideas in a simple and impactful way, with a genuine and thoughtful communication style.
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  <strong>
   What We Offer
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   - Hybrid working model with flexibility:
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  a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
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  <strong>
   - Customisable FlexBenefits budget:
  </strong>
  Adjust your daily meal allowance, choose your health insurance package (and extend it to your spouse or children), and pick from additional benefits like fuel support or Trendyol shopping credits.
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   - Well-being support:
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  Access to location-based in-house doctors, as well as psychologist and dietitian support, and HPV vaccination provision.
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  <strong>
   - Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities:
  </strong>
  Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
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  <strong>
   - Responsibility from day one:
  </strong>
  Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
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  <strong>
   - A diverse, international team:
  </strong>
  Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
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  <strong>
   - Opportunities to grow with the best:
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  Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
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  <strong>
   - Meaningful connections beyond tasks:
  </strong>
  Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.
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  <strong>
   Take the Next Step
  </strong>
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  If this role excites you, apply today, we look forward to taking the next step with you.
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  Want to get to know the team better first? Explore our Career Website, LinkedIn, or YouTube to learn more about #LifeatTrendyol and how we work.
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Category Intelligence & Planning Professionals - NonFashion Category

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Category Manager

Manager Category Management Originals BB & Partner

Category Management Specialist / Lead - ZerGo

Category Supervisor

Category Supervisor (Accessory)

Business Manager

Category Intelligence & Planning Professionals - NonFashion Category