Head of Category Management (m/f/d) 100%

Manor AG

Basel

Key information

Publication date:01 October 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Basel

Job summary

Join Manor AG as the Head of Category Management in Basel!

Tasks

Define and implement online assortment and sales strategies.
Analyze complex data to create actionable business plans.
Oversee budget, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Skills

Degree in E-commerce, Digital Business, or Category Management.
Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
Fluent in German, French, and English.

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Basel Headquarters/Siège | Full-time 100% | permanent | immediate |

Head of Category Management (m/f/d) 100%

GLÜCKSMOMENTE – that is our promise on which we base our service. With the values of team spirit, agility, and customer focus that shape our work, we make Manor the number 1 omnichannel department store for everyday life. Do you feel comfortable in a dynamic environment and want to contribute your strengths? Then you are exactly right with us.

To strengthen our team in the E-commerce area, we are looking immediately, at the Basel headquarters location, for a motivated and committed Head of Category Management (m/f/d), 100%.

Your responsibilities
- You define and implement the online assortment and sales strategy considering various models (wholesale, e-consignment).
- You analyze and transform complex data (sales, margins, inventory) into actionable business plans.
- You define the scope and strategy of commercial activities to increase sales and margins.
- You are responsible for assortment planning and lifecycle management, from product onboarding to end-of-life and liquidation.
- You develop and implement initiatives to improve conversion rates and optimize the customer journey.
- You coordinate and prioritize all digital campaigns in collaboration with the marketing, CRM, SEA/SEO, social media teams, and other departments.
- You monitor the performance of traffic and conversion levers and ensure that online merchandising, onsite experience, and business goals are aligned.
- You are responsible for the budget for the Category Management area, create sales and margin forecasts, monitor results, and analyze deviations.

Your profile
- You have a degree in E-Commerce/Digital Business/Category Management.
- You have experience in P&L responsibility, sales and margin optimization, and budget planning.
- You have experience in retail or the fashion/lifestyle industry as well as in change management and process design.
- You have knowledge in loyalty programs and CRM segmentation strategies.
- You have experience with a marketplace or hybrid wholesale/consignment business model.
- You are familiar with UX research methods (A/B testing, user testing, heatmaps).
- You have excellent analytical skills and are able to interpret complex data and convert insights into actionable plans.
- You have excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- You speak fluent German/French and English.

Manor AG, headquartered in Basel, is the Swiss market leader in the department store sector with a market share of around 60 percent. The company employs around 6,800 people and trains about 200 apprentices annually. Manor AG operates 65 department stores, 25 Manor Food markets, and 23 Manora restaurants as well as 3 distribution centers.