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Refurbed is Europe's fastest-growing marketplace for refurbished products, operating across 23 European countries with over €2Bn in GMV while maintaining profitability. The company is remote-first, headquartered in Vienna, and has been recognized as a Top DACH Employer for four consecutive years.
You will own the growth strategy for three newly scaled categories: Home & Garden, Sports, and Kids. Your responsibilities include defining mid-term category growth strategies with clear targets and assortment priorities; identifying and closing assortment gaps by collaborating with business developers and account managers; continuously assessing category performance, stock availability, and market attractiveness to trigger sourcing and commercial improvements; prioritizing initiatives to enhance the on-site category experience and customer journey in partnership with the product team; automating analytical processes to shift focus from data manipulation to insight generation; and serving as the internal category expert and point of contact.
You will report to the Category Management Team Lead and work closely with the Head of New Categories. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging the latest tools and technologies to work efficiently.
Refurbed's culture prioritizes fact-based decisions over hierarchy, encourages feedback and experimentation, and supports continuous learning. The company offers a dedicated learning budget, mental health support through Likeminded, internal workshops, and flexible work arrangements. While fully remote, employees are invited to three annual office weeks in Vienna for collaboration and team-building, and dogs are welcome in the office.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 4+ years of relevant experience in category management or commercial analytics in dynamic e-commerce and/or marketplace environments
- Highly analytical and structured approach; ability to turn data into clear insights and prioritized actions
- Strong commercial acumen with understanding of marketplace supply and demand dynamics
- Proven project management experience; ability to thrive working with cross-functional teams and drive impactful results
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Growth mindset: persistent, proactive, hands-on problem solver
- Proficiency with AI tools and latest technologies
NICE TO HAVE:
- Experience in Home & Garden, Sports, or Kids categories
- Data analysis skills beyond dashboards (Python and/or SQL)
