Do you want to help develop our assortment? We are looking for a Category Manager!
At Jula, we always aim higher and are now taking further steps to develop as the international company we are. We do this by strengthening our organization within Assortment, Sales, and Purchasing. Now we are looking for a curious and development-oriented Category Manager for our Assortment Department.
As a Category Manager, you are responsible for developing the business within your category area and creating an attractive and competitive assortment offering for our customers.
You have an overall responsibility to develop the category in line with set goals and KPIs within sales, profitability, assortment selection, and inventory. You develop and ensure both short-term and long-term plans that drive and develop the offering and assortment according to Jula's goals and strategies. In this way, you contribute to Jula's unstoppable journey – always with the customer in focus.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to build a profitable assortment consisting of both private and external brands, in accordance with Jula's assortment and pricing strategy. This takes place in close and effective collaboration with other departments and key persons within the organization. We believe in reaching our goals through cross-functional work and a continuous dialogue between different parts of the business.
As a Category Manager, you are part of the Assortment Department and report to the Category Area Manager.
What is in your CV You have several years of experience in assortment and purchasing work, preferably from a similar role in an international company. You have previously worked with sales and assortment planning, and have experience in assortment development. Experience from DIY and retail, as well as knowledge of tools and machines, is strongly meritocratic. Project management, negotiation, and sourcing are considered meritocratic.
Furthermore, you have very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, as well as good experience working in Office programs. You also have experience working in business and follow-up systems. University education in economics and/or marketing is meritocratic.
Who are you? Are you a goal-oriented person with the ability to listen, engage, and create results together with others? Do you have an eye for seeing business opportunities and the capacity to turn ideas into results that increase both sales and profitability? Are you experienced in prioritizing and planning, while simultaneously adapting quickly to changing conditions and preferably coming up with solutions when new challenges arise? Do you thrive in a values-driven organization where curiosity and teamwork drive the business forward?
If you recognize yourself in this, then you might be the one we are looking for!
What do we offer? Our unstoppable journey involves change, and we welcome your experiences, thoughts, and ideas. With us, you get the opportunity to be part of an international company, where you can grow and develop. We offer a dynamic work environment with a lot of heart and a strong team spirit.
Good to know The position is permanent, full-time, with a 6-month probationary period, located at Jula's headquarters in Skara, with the possibility to work from another location within the framework of our more flexible way of working.
Jula has a collective agreement with Unionen. Last application date 2026-10-18. Interviews are conducted continuously.
Questions? Contact Sara Jorås, Category Area Manager, sara.joras@jula.se </body>