Category Director – FMCG (Non-Food)
€100,000 – €140,000 base salary + bonus & executive benefits
📍 Berlin, Germany (on-site)
FMCG category leadership experience is essential
About the Role
Join a global e-commerce powerhouse entering a new phase of accelerated European growth. As Category Director (Non-Food), you will own the commercial strategy, P&L performance, and long-term growth of a high-value category portfolio.
Based in Berlin, you’ll shape the category strategy, build supplier ecosystems, and deliver outstanding customer value through product innovation, pricing excellence, and market differentiation.
This is a senior strategic role with significant scope to influence business direction and drive commercial performance across Europe.
Key Responsibilities
- Full P&L ownership for the FMCG non-food category, delivering revenue, margin, and market share growth
- Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to business goals
- Lead and develop a high-performing commercial team with a focus on accountability and innovation
- Build and manage senior-level supplier partnerships, ensuring competitive advantage and supply security
- Use market insights and analytics to identify growth opportunities and optimise pricing and range
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, finance, and digital to ensure seamless execution
- Represent the category at executive level, contributing to strategic planning and forecasting
What We’re Looking For
- Proven track record in category management, buying, or commercial leadership within FMCG (non-food preferred)
- Demonstrated P&L responsibility and ability to deliver strong commercial results
- Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and decision-making skills
- Strong leadership and team development experience
- Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills at senior level
- Experience in digital or omni-channel retail environments is an advantage
- Fluent in English; German language skills highly desirable
What’s on Offer
- Senior commercial leadership role with full strategic ownership
- Competitive six-figure salary, performance bonus, and executive benefits
- Opportunity to shape and scale category performance across Europe
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with real autonomy and impact
Ready to take full ownership of a high-growth FMCG category and lead from the front?
Apply now, if your experience aligns, our team will be in touch.