Senior Category Manager, Home EU

About This Opportunity

We are representing a fast-growing direct-to-consumer retail organization in their search for a Senior Category Manager, Home EU. Our client operates a unique manufacturer-to-consumer model in the home goods and essentials space, and they are expanding their European presence with a focus on building category leadership from the ground up.

This is a remote-friendly role based in London, Madrid, or Berlin, with an expectation of four days per week in the office (Monday–Thursday). You will own end-to-end product strategy for designated Home categories in the EU market, driving assortment decisions, launch execution, revenue growth, and margin optimization.

Responsibilities

• Own all end-to-end product strategy and assortment for designated Home categories in the EU, including category strategy, launches, and performance tracking
• Serve as the category expert, setting long-term strategy and potentially building the department from the ground up with leadership oversight
• Partner with Marketing to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for your categories in the EU
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Sourcing teams to maximize category margins
• Analyze sales velocity, margin, return rates, and other key metrics to inform decision-making
• Work closely with Design, Creative, Planning, and Marketing teams to ensure product development aligns with brand standards and maintains strong in-stock positions
• Use customer ratings, reviews, and return data to identify and lead quality improvements
• Support onboarding of new vendor partners to expand the supply base
• Continuously identify whitespace opportunities and refine the product roadmap based on new learnings
• Build site merchandising strategies, including product detail page improvements and navigation/filter optimizations

What We're Looking For

• 8–10 years of retail merchandising or buying experience in home categories, with demonstrated ownership of category performance
• E-commerce and/or direct-to-consumer experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record of career progression, demonstrating continuous growth in roles and responsibilities
• Product-obsessed mindset with experience leveraging data tools and external research sources
• Strong intuition for anticipating customer needs—balancing both the analytical and creative sides of retail merchandising
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused, with a demonstrated ability to build scalable processes and drive cross-functional alignment
• Continuous learner who is highly curious, open to new perspectives, and proactive when navigating challenges or changing course
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where flexibility and adaptability are essential
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to London, Madrid, or Berlin with a four-day-per-week in-office requirement

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your application and conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. If there's a strong fit, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication and interview coordination will be managed through our recruiting team to ensure a smooth and professional process.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai is competitive and will be discussed during the screening process. The client's budget for this role ranges from £80,000 to £100,000 GBP, depending on experience and location within the EU.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.