Δημοσιεύθηκε 10 months ago

Category Manager

ΤοποθεσίαAthens, Αττικής, Greece

Επίπεδο θέσηςSpecialist

Ημερομηνία δημοσίευσης2023-06-14

ΚλάδοςSales and Retail




Category Manager


Adecco HR is the global leader in HR services, certified in Greece with ISO 9001:2015 in the fields of search and selection services and temporary placement. Adecco is currently seeking, on behalf of its client, a Greek apparel company, a dynamic professional to cover the following position:

                                                                             Category Manager
Job Description
•    Planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers
•    Liaising with buyers, analysts, stores, suppliers and distributors
•    Working closely with visual-display staff and department heads 
•    Forecasting profits and sales, and optimizing the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas
•    Planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges
•    Controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season
•    Gathering information on customers' reactions to products
•    Making financial presentations to senior managers
•    Accompanying buyers on visits to manufacturers to appreciate production processes
•    Identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise
•    Support all teams with ad hoc analysis and queries as required
Candidate Profile
•    Bachelor’s Degree Required
•    Minimum of 3 years working experience with proven record in Merchandising, Sales Analysis and Forecasting preferably in a apparel/ fashion retail brand
•    Superior knowledge of the English and Greek language, written and oral
•    PC literate 
•    Strong analytical and numerical skills 
•    Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and to quickly identify problems and recommend solutions
•    Sound decision-making skills and the ability to plan and prioritize
•    Excellent communication and negotiation skills
•    Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand what will appeal to customers
•    Genuine passion and interest in fashion 
The Company Offers
•    Competitive remuneration package 
•    Friendly and challenging working environment