Product Category Manager – Input & Audio (EMEA)

About the role

The Product Category Manager for the Input & Audio brand group will own commercial performance across the EMEA region. You will manage vendor relationships, product range, pricing and sell‑through, working closely with ASBIS local entities to grow revenue and gross profit.

Key responsibilities

• Own the vendor relationship and product range from selection to end‑of‑life for the Input & Audio brand group.
• Drive revenue and gross‑profit growth across EMEA, maximizing profit per assigned team cost.
• Activate sales through retail and marketplace channels, securing placement, visibility and running promotions while protecting price and margin.
• Lead new product introductions and vendor onboarding, aligning launches with market trends and stock availability.
• Negotiate vendor terms, rebates and marketing support (MDF) within approval limits and prepare pricing recommendations.
• Plan demand and procurement with the Demand Planner to ensure optimal stock levels and control ageing inventory.
• Manage ageing and slow‑moving stock with defined sell‑through plans and coordinate clearance actions.
• Provide product content and enablement to Marketing and Sales, acting as the product expert.
• Report performance by SKU, brand, country and channel, flagging risks to revenue, margin or stock.

Required profile

• Product management and portfolio experience in IT, consumer electronics or accessories distribution.
• Proven track record of growing vendor lines and achieving revenue and gross‑margin targets, preferably in input devices or audio accessories.
• Strong vendor negotiation, range management and commercial analytical skills.
• Comfortable making decisions based on sell‑in, sell‑out and inventory data.
• Fluent English; additional EMEA languages are a plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for a financially strong, fast‑growing multinational company.
• Constant interaction with global professional teams and international career opportunities.
• Access to continuous professional development: training, certification programs, events and team‑building activities.
• Competitive salary package and motivation scheme.