Category Director, Car Parts Lisboa

Category Director, Car Parts
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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WELCOME TO OLX

At OLX, we work together to build a more sustainable world through trade.

We make it safe, smart, and convenient to buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, and more. Our colleagues around the world help to serve millions of people every month through our
- loved brands including OLX, Otodom, and Property24.

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OLX is a leading global online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers across multiple categories such as auto, real estate, electronics, and more. Our mission is to facilitate easy online buying and selling, focusing on innovation, customer satisfaction, and creating new opportunities worldwide.

OLX is a market leader in the Used Car Parts category and seeks a highly experienced and strategic Category Director to lead and accelerate growth in this segment. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio, developing growth strategies, and overseeing overall performance.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in automotive products, market dynamics, and
- commerce/classifieds, with a passion for driving change and creating seamless customer experiences.

This role carries full P&L responsibility and requires collaboration with product, marketing, sales, and BI teams. The Category Director will manage a team of Category Managers, Go-to-Market Managers, and Business Analysts.

The role reports to Sylvie de Wever, General Manager OLX General Classifieds.

Responsibilities

1. P&L Management: Full responsibility for the category’s P&L, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded. Develop and implement strategies to drive revenue growth and profitability.
2. Strategic Leadership: Create and execute growth strategies, analyze market trends, identify opportunities and threats, and adjust strategies accordingly.
3. Product Assortment Management: Curate and enhance the product offering, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure a competitive assortment.
4. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team, fostering a
   - performance culture with clear objectives and feedback.
5. Supplier & Vendor Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with key partners to ensure product availability.
6. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with product, sales, marketing, and BI teams to develop and execute strategies, ensuring seamless communication.
7. Market Insights: Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to guide strategic decisions.
8. Voice of the Category: Act as the category’s advocate within OLX, communicating strategy and performance to leadership.
9. Voice of the Customer: Build a
   -
   - class customer experience.

Key Skills And Experience

1. Proven senior leadership experience in marketplace/classifieds/e-commerce/retail or automotive industries, with a successful track record of category growth.
2. Deep knowledge of auto parts, automotive aftermarket products, and the automotive ecosystem.
3. Experience in category management, product assortment, and vendor negotiations.
4. Experience in digital marketing, customer acquisition, and retention strategies.
5. Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience.
6. Strategic thinking, with the ability to plan
   - term and execute detailed,
   - on initiatives.
7. Leadership,
   - building, and interpersonal skills.
8. Analytical mindset with
   - driven
   - making abilities.
9. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
10. Ability to thrive in a
    - paced,
    - oriented environment.
11. University degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industries: Software Development