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Category Manager Apple
·Germany
HybridFull-timeCategory ManagementIT Distribution
Join a global IT distribution leader to drive the Apple product category. You will manage vendor relationships, develop pricing strategies, analyze market data, and collaborate across sales, marketing, and finance to achieve profitable growth. This hybrid role in Munich offers flexible working and career development.
Responsibilities
- Implement the business unit strategy to drive profitable growth and market share.
- Develop and execute pricing strategies in collaboration with pricing and profitability teams.
- Analyze market and business data with the business intelligence team to identify opportunities.
- Manage the full product and supplier lifecycle, including product setup, data maintenance, and contract management.
- Serve as the primary operational and commercial contact for Apple, fostering strong partnerships.
- Identify and drive process improvements in existing business and operational workflows.
- Ensure consistent use of CRM and business systems for efficient processes and business continuity.
- Contribute to quarterly planning and joint business plans with the manufacturer.
Requirements
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- High level of self-responsibility, accountability, and organizational talent.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in business planning with a structured, solution-oriented approach.
- Commercial acumen and a good sense of market and business developments.
- Professional experience in the IT industry, ideally in category management, purchasing, product management, product marketing, or business development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Experience with SAP R/3, Business Warehouse, or comparable ERP and reporting systems.
- Fluent German and English skills.
Benefits
- Permanent employment contract with attractive compensation and capital-forming benefits.
- 30 days of vacation.
- Flexible hybrid work model (2 days office, 3 days home office).
- Modern workplace with height-adjustable desks, ergonomic chairs, and dual monitors.
- Diverse training opportunities and exposure to IT technologies like IoT and security.
- Mentoring programs and employee resource groups for LGBTQ&I and other communities.
- Flat hierarchies and open communication.
- Wellbeing initiatives and access to a nationwide network of fitness and wellness offers.
- Employee discounts on IT products and consumer goods.
- Global onboarding program and networking opportunities.