Product Manager Electrics & Thermo (Category Manager)

Lisbon · Remote ok

About this role

Company Description

Where your expertise is needed

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.
Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!

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.

Catch the ride with AUTODOC!

Job Description

The Category Manager will develop a specific group of categories, with the goal of maximizing sales, profits, and customer satisfaction metrics. This will be achieved by optimizing product mix, defining purchasing rules, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience on AUTODOC’s web and app platforms across target markets. The role focuses on driving category strategy development and execution to meet business objectives.

A successful candidate for this high-impact role will be a self-starter with a passion for independent, creative problem-solving, have proven data analysis skills, demonstrated strong ownership and commitment, and have proven leadership experience in driving cross-functional projects.

 

  • Develop and implement category-specific strategies to maximize sales and profit on target markets.
  • Creating and implementing an annual category development plan.
  • Define and enforce rules for assortment mix to optimize product offerings. Creating an assortment matrix for various business models.
  • Establish category-specific pricing policies to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
  • Set requirements for the presentation of goods on Autodoc platforms to enhance customer experience collaborating with the Product Tech team.
  • Lead performance reviews and ensure effective execution of Category strategies.
  • Participating in negotiations and regular business reviews with key players in assigned categories

Qualifications

  • Masters or Postgraduate degree in business management
  • 5+ years working in a vendor management or P/L ownership role preferred
  • 3+ years in Automotive or Automotive spare parts
  • Language skills: English B1, fluency in Russian
  • An understanding of and passion for Automotive industry; 3+ years work in Automotive aftermarket commercial role
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven negotiation skills, influencing abilities
  • Strong numerical and analytical aptitude
  • Innovative, team oriented, and have a desire to participate in change and appreciate a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities.
  • Time Type: Full time
  • Company at a glance

    AUTODOC's vision is to become the leading European tech ecosystem in the automotive industry — connecting every part of the automotive aftermarket, across Europe and beyond.

    Founded in Berlin in 2008, we've grown into Europe's leading online retailer for vehicle spare parts and accessories, operating in 27 countries with around 6,000 people from 50 nations. The scale is significant. So is the ambition.

    We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels a strong sense of impact, purpose, and belonging. Headquartered in Berlin, with offices across Europe, we are driving towards our vision with a clear focus on technology and a sustainable future for mobility.

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

    Founded2008
    Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
    WorkspaceRemote ok
    IndustryTechnology, Information and Internet
    Location
    Lisbon, Portugal

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