Lead Category Computing — Brack.Alltron AG

Role overview

Tasks

• An experienced team of Product Manager:in and Category Marketing Manager:in with a lot of passion
• Responsibility for the strategic development of category computing with a focus on clear KPIs as well as sustainable revenue growth and profitability (turnover, margin and portfolio quality).

• Development and consistent implementation of the category strategy in accordance with business objectives as well as market and customer requirements
• Continuous analysis of data, market trends and business potential to further develop the portfolio
• Defining, controlling and controlling the pricing strategy across all sales channels
• Establishment, maintenance and further development of strategic manufacturer relationships at the top level in the areas of commercial and consumer
• Responsibility for contract and price negotiations as well as for preparing and conducting business reviews with manufacturers and partners
• Close cooperation with sales, platforms and marketing and other internal interfaces to optimally exploit market potential
• Planning and coordination of cooperation with the various sales areas as well as supporting the project business
• Further development and optimisation of internal processes and promotion of efficient cross-sectoral cooperation
• Professional and personnel management of the team including targeted promotion and further development of employees Requirements
• Several years of leadership experience with clear earnings responsibility in a comparable position in category management, product management or business development in the ICT or computing environment
• In-depth market knowledge in computing as well as a good understanding of the manufacturer landscape
• Completed commercial or technical basic training with business training
• Experience in developing and implementing business, portfolio and growth strategies under price and margin pressure
• Demonstrable success in self-responsible management and the successful conclusion of negotiations with manufacturers, suppliers and strategic partners
• Entrepreneurial thinking, number-oriented and decisive as well as result-oriented
• Analytical, structured and solution-oriented working method
• High communication and enforcement strength as well as a secure appearance at all hierarchical levels
• Negotiable knowledge of German and very good knowledge of English
• An existing network in the ICT or computing industry is an advantage How we measure you
• Development of sales and margin (do not hide a trade-off)
• Quality and focus of the range (less complexity, more impact)
• Negotiation results with manufacturers
• Speed of implementation This is what we offer you
• Real influence on one of the most important categories in the company
• Clear responsibility for results with entrepreneurial scope – no micromanagement
• A changing environment: Platform, automation, data-driven work
• Direct cooperation with decision-makers (instead of long hierarchies)
• Visible role internally and externally (manufacturers, market)
• Ability to actively change structures not only to manage We offer:
• Perks: Attractive perks in the Brack online shop as well as lunch perks and staff restaurants in Mägenwil and Willisau.

• Recreation: At least 5 weeks of vacation, in addition there is the possibility for holiday purchase and unpaid vacation.

• Development: Internal training in the own Academy as well as financial participation in external further education.

• Family: 18 weeks of paid maternity leave with extension and 4 weeks of paid paternity leave.

• Insurance: Supercompulsory – 100% continued pay and full financing of the sickness allowance insurance by the employer.

• Mobility: free parking, financial participation in public transport and pool vehicles for business meetings.

"Together we shape the trade of tomorrow" Brack.Alltron employs around 1300 employees and generates over one billion sales.

The company exists because a person had the courage to find new ways and go them.

Our success story shows that through each individual, something great is created together and we love our uniqueness.