About the role

Einkäufer/Produktmanager for Bergzeit responsible for brand positioning and market trends analysis. Collaborating with teams to optimize product selection in the outdoor sector.

Responsibilities

You contribute significantly to the positioning and further development of the brands in your area of responsibility within the Bergzeit assortment.
You analyze market trends, competitors and customer needs to make well-founded decisions about assortment planning.
You independently participate in producers' collection meetings and purchasing association meetings to proactively represent and implement Bergzeit’s interests.
You are responsible for budget allocation within special productions, taking into account the interests of our customers and the company.
You manage sales, margin and inventory development for your area of responsibility and derive actions to optimize performance.
You work with the merchandising, retail and marketing teams to strategically plan and track campaigns and product placements.
You are independently responsible for product selection in your area of equipment/apparel/footwear with a focus on efficiency, sustainability and brand strategy.
You attend trade shows and supplier meetings to identify new trends and to strengthen and expand the network.
You continuously optimize procurement and supplier management processes, especially with regard to efficiency.

You have completed training as a retail business specialist (Handelsfachwirt), a degree in business administration or a comparable qualification.
You bring several years of experience in purchasing, category, brand or product management, ideally in the sport or outdoor sector.
You have strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking and a good sense for brand management and market trends.
You have excellent skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint and ideally experience with BI tools and ERP systems.
You present yourself confidently and reliably and can communicate with suppliers on an equal footing.
You have a passion for KPIs and numbers, as well as for mountain sports.
You demonstrate a high level of initiative, team spirit and strategic thinking.

#mehrbergzeit: With our Flexi principle you can design your working day even more flexibly through our hybrid working model.
#mehrsport: Bring more sport into your life with our yoga, cycling or climbing meetups. Feel free to use our JobRad leasing program and our Well-Pass subsidy.
#mehrvorteile: All Bergzeit employees enjoy discounts in the Bergzeit shop.
#mehrkreativität: We offer a modern working environment in an agile organization.
#mehrgenuss: We provide freshly cooked meals every day in our certified organic canteen.
#mehrperspektiven: During onboarding you will be supported by a buddy; we also offer individual training and development opportunities.
#mehrerholung: In addition to the regular annual leave of 30 days, you can take up to four weeks of unpaid leave for an extended break. And this every two years.
#mehrworkation: With us you can work up to four weeks a year from some of the most beautiful locations within the EU.
#mehrvorsorge: We think ahead and offer a company pension scheme.
#mehrgesundheit: To support mental health we offer free external sessions for prevention or personal emergencies.