Category Manager

Role Summary

The role holder is responsible for leading end-to-end category management for the assigned Sports categories, driving sales growth, profitability, and market share while optimizing inventory and assortment. The position develops and executes category strategies, ensuring that product ranges, pricing, and promotions align with customer demand, brand positioning, and overall business objectives. The Category Manager leads and coaches the Buying and Merchandising teams, partnering with key internal and external stakeholders to maintain and strengthen the company’s leadership position in retail sports.

Responsibilities

• Own the category strategy for assigned Sports categories, defining vision, positioning, and commercial priorities in line with overall business goals.
• Lead assortment planning and execution, including product selection, pricing, life-cycle management, and inventory optimization for all relevant channels and store...