Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

The Category Manager Junior, Football & Motorsports will support the translation of category priorities into strong local execution across channels. The position will take ownership of key operational and in-season activities, helping ensure that products arrive on time, are available for activation and are successfully launched in the market.Working closely with commercial, marketing and supply teams, this role will monitor category performance, coordinate product and launch processes, and proactively identify risks and opportunities. It is an excellent opportunity for an analytical, organized and hands-on professional who wants to build a career in category management while working with two highly dynamic sports categories.

Key Responsibilities

- Take ownership of key in-season processes for the Football and Motorsports categories, ensuring effective coordination and follow-up from planning through execution.
- Monitor sales, sell-out, stock, forecasts and product availability, identifying risks and opportunities and translating data into clear recommendations.
- Follow up on product readiness during the weeks leading up to each launch, confirming that products arrive on time, are available in the required channels and are ready for activation.
- Coordinate launch calendars and operational timelines, proactively communicating changes, risks, required actions, owners and deadlines.
- Work closely with Retail, Wholesale and eCommerce teams to coordinate category execution and respond to in-season business needs.
- Support in-season trading activities, including stock movements across channels, inventory optimization and actions to improve product availability and sell-through.
- Coordinate with Demand Planning, Product Supply and commercial teams on forecasts, presales, demand reviews and stock requirements.
- Support the operational management of local Football clubs, including local product creation, product codes, printing and customization processes, subcontracting, stock availability and launches.
- Coordinate operational requirements with external suppliers,



the Distribution Center and internal teams, ensuring that locally created or customized products are delivered according to agreed timelines and standards.
- Follow products through the complete local creation process, including system setup, purchasing coordination, product delivery, supplier shipment and payment follow-up.
- Support the execution of major football moments, such as international tournaments, important club milestones, key matches and priority product launches.
- Coordinate samples, packaging, digital product materials and other operational requirements needed to deliver campaigns and launches effectively.
- Prepare regular category updates and reports, maintaining clear visibility of business performance, open actions and potential execution risks.
- Use Excel, Power BI and internal systems to organize information, analyze category performance and support business decisions.
- Proactively manage day-to-day challenges, proposing practical solutions and escalating issues with clear context when necessary.

Key Relationships

- Category and Products Leads.
- Retail, Wholesale and eCommerce teams.
- Demand Planning and Product Supply.
- Marketing Operations.
- Sports Marketing teams.
- Brand Communications and Omnichannel teams.
- Distribution Center and Order Fulfillment teams.
- Finance and Procurement.
- Local Football clubs and external suppliers.
- LAM and Global category teams.

The role operates as a connector across commercial channels, marketing, supply and regional or global category teams, frequently coordinating stakeholders without direct authority.

Requisite Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

- University degree or equivalent education in Business,



Commercial Engineering, Marketing, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- 2+ years of professional or internship experience in category management, commercial operations, demand planning, sales, merchandising, marketing, retail or a related area.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to understand sales, sell-out, stock, forecast, demand and margin information and translate it into clear actions or recommendations.
- Advanced Excel skills are required; experience using Power BI or similar data visualization tools is highly valued.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proactive and hands-on approach, with the initiative to identify risks early, propose solutions and follow actions through to completion.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across commercial, marketing and supply teams.
- Attention to detail and interest in operational execution, including product availability, launches, inventory and supplier coordination.
- Genuine knowledge of and passion for Football, including an understanding of the relevance of major football moments, local clubs and key cultural symbols for consumers.
- Previous exposure to sporting goods, retail, wholesale, product launches, forecasting, local product creation or subcontracting processes is a plus.
- English proficiency is desirable and will support future development and interaction with regional and general teams.

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