Marine Category Lead (Trodo SIA / Latvija)

The role: The Category Lead is responsible for the growth and overall performance of the assigned product category as a separate business unit across our sales channels. This role owns category priorities end-to-end - assortment, supplier direction, pricing logic, conversion, content, and category quality - and works cross-functionally with other teams to drive revenue, margin, availability, and customer experience.  Responsibilities: - Own the growth and performance of the assigned product category - Define category priorities and work cross-functionally - Develop and expand the assortment based on market demand, competition, and business priorities - Define which products, brands, and suppliers should be prioritized within the category - Work with the procurement team on supplier priorities, pricing, and supply quality - Monitor competitor assortment, pricing, and market trends  - Define category pricing direction together with the pricing team - Analyze category performance through key metrics such as revenue, gross margin, conversion, return rate, availability, and SEO traffic - Identify gaps in assortment, pricing, content, UX, or data quality, and drive improvements - Take ownership of category structure, filters, and overall customer-facing logic together with relevant teams - Work with e-commerce, enrichment, SEO, design, development, procurement, pricing, and other teams - Review customer feedback, returns, and data issues  - Contribute to better product and category data quality, including fitment and category structure where relevant Requirements: - Proven experience in the marine product category - Proven experience in category management, product management, procurement, buying, or a similar commercial role - Experience in eCommerce, marketplace, retail, or distribution business - Ability to think like a business owner and take responsibility for category results - Very good English language skills are required for working with software and developing solutions - Strong analytical skills and understanding of data-driven decision-making - Good understanding of eCommerce and marketplace logic - Understanding of assortment development, pricing competitiveness, and category growth drivers - Experience in working cross-functionally without direct team ownership - Ability to set clear priorities and push execution across teams - Strong commercial judgment and problem-solving skills - Good Excel skills - Experience with ERP, PIM, BI, Google Analytics, or similar tools is an advantage What we offer: - Extended health insurance - Flexible benefits (extra holidays or paid GYM) - Growth & development opportunities - Employee Purchase Program - Mental health support program - Fruits (and ice cream during summer), and refreshments in the office - Family-friendly workplace - Celebrations of employee's important life moments - Team buildings and corporate events Trodo is a Latvian-owned e-commerce company founded in 2013, specializing in spare parts and accessories for cars, bicycles, marine applications, and motorcycles. The company offers a wide range of products and a convenient online shopping experience, focusing on quality and customer satisfaction.   Find out more about work and life at Trodo!  Stay connected with us on our official platforms:  - Love Trodo (Life at Trodo): Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok - Trodo Official Accounts: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Don't forget to Like & Follow to stay updated!