Interim Category Manager

ÖoB is one of Sweden's leading low-price retailers. The company has over 100 locations throughout Sweden and is currently undergoing an exciting phase of development. At ÖoB, you will have the opportunity to work in an entrepreneur-driven company, with the power and development opportunities of a strong group with a corporate culture that prioritises results and business value over prestige. ÖoB offers you the opportunity to grow and develop with the company, as well as a workplace where you as an employee will have the opportunity to take personal responsibility. We are looking for someone who is passionate about product ranges and purchasing, preferably with experience of trading with Asia.

This exciting assignment as interim Category Manager includes:

• Analyzing different purchasing behaviors and how to attract, engage, and motivate customers to shop at ÖoB.
• Developing an attractive range for ÖoB's customers that generates the best profitability.
• Working with sales management and creating commercial sales solutions, from concept to implementation
• Category management, supplier negotiations, and creating conditions for optimal handling of product ranges in stores.
• Strategic product range development and continuous improvement of existing product range.
• Campaign planning for your products and monitoring of market developments.

To be eligible for the assignment:

• You have many years of experience in sales management in the retail sector in a central position.
• You have recently worked as a category manager and are strongly results- and business-oriented.
• You have a keen interest and sense of what is commercially viable.
• You understand effective goods flow.
• As a person, you are structured, analytical, driven, flexible, and unpretentious.
• Preferably education in Economics/Purchasing and/or Marketing.
• The Special business area includes areas such as kitchens, home furnishings, cleaning, electrical appliances & leisure, and seasonal products.
• Experience in areas such as painting, tools, electrical and petrol-powered tools, cars and boats, nails and screws, etc. is an advantage.
• The position involves some travel and reports to the Business Area Manager for Special Products.

We will be presenting candidates on an ongoing basis. The assignment will start as soon as possible, but no later than April, and is expected to last for five months. Interviews will be held on Thursday, March 23, in Skänninge and Friday, March 24, in Stockholm.

Responsible recruitment consultant: AnnaCarin Stolpe, who can be reached at 070-690 44 05.