Category Analyst | Category Analyst (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The Category Analyst serves as the central point of contact for all data and portfolio-relevant inquiries concerning accessory and manufacturer categories within one of Europe's leading IT service providers. This role involves acting as a crucial interface between Category Management, Sales, Purchasing, Partner Management, and other internal departments, ensuring all strategic decisions are based on clear, robust data. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing market, price, and competitor developments, preparing complex data clearly, and deriving concrete recommendations for measures, assortment decisions, and growth opportunities. The Analyst will support sales units with data-driven arguments, create presentations and dashboards, and focus on identifying relevant trends and growth potential for manufacturers, proactively suggesting strategic steps to optimize market positioning and drive business growth. The ideal candidate possesses a commercial background or degree in economics, initial experience in data analytics, and fluency in both German and English.