Manager Category Management Outdoor & Running
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Date posted
November 13, 2026
Hiring location
Istanbul
Career level
Manager
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience
6+ years in marketing category management merchandising or buying
Description
Job Overview
The Manager Category Management Outdoor & Running develops and executes the local category strategy for Running and Outdoor, while supporting the credibility and growth of related sport categories such as Tennis, Swim and Golf. The role translates global and Emerging Markets direction into plans that reflect local consumers, competition, channels and distribution needs. It leads the seasonal category cycle, from range architecture and product selection through pricing, phasing and go-to-market coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop short- and medium-term category objectives and align local plans with Emerging Markets and global strategies.
- Build seasonal range architecture and assortments that reflect consumer needs, store formats, channels and local market opportunities.
- Lead product selection, price positioning, margin planning, forecast assumptions and seasonal phasing.
- Manage article allocation by price segment, product concept, channel, gender and key-account requirements.
- Coordinate special make-ups, account-specific offers, showrooms and the go-to-market calendar.
- Work with sales, own retail, demand planning, supply chain and other teams to align launches and commercial.
- Review market and category performance, identify gaps and opportunities, and adjust plans using relevant business insights.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- At least six years of marketing, category management, merchandising or buying experience, with a strong.
- Experience managing product ranges, commercial plans and senior stakeholder relationships.
- Fluent English and confidence using advanced Microsoft Office tools and analytical information.
Skills and Competencies
The manager should combine strategic thinking with practical project and process management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills support product and assortment decisions, while communication and presentation skills help align stakeholders. Commercial awareness, consumer understanding and the ability to influence across functions are essential.
Skills
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Full Time
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