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Our client, a European group, is a market leader in the retail and service sector. The company combines technical expertise with modern equipment and a strong customer-focused approach. The culture is defined by teamwork, professional development opportunities, and a strong hands-on mentality.

For this successful group we are looking for the

Category Leader Tires & Rims (m / f / x)

Location : Southern Germany

Driving the expansion of the Tires and Wheels business as a category leader, advancing digital transformation through platforms and e-commerce, and building a high-performing, success- and innovation-driven team.

Your Responsibilities

• Strategic development : Expansion and further development of the product category tires and rims, including market analysis and identification of growth opportunities.
• Management responsibility : Managing and developing the team, promoting employees and conducting regular development meetings
• Digital orientation : integration and optimization of platforms and e-commerce solutions; innovation management in the digital field
• Supplier management : building and maintaining relationships with the largest international brands and dealers in the tire segment
• Technical expertise : ensuring that products meet the highest technical standards and satisfy customer needs
• Cooperation : Close cooperation with internal departments (logistics, sales, e-commerce) and external partners, including the central purchasing company
• Skills and competencies Leadership skills : Willingness to take responsibility for employees, to support them and to develop a high-performing team.
• Digital competence : Experience with online platforms or digital business models; ability to optimize digital processes
• Technical understanding : In-depth knowledge of the tire segment and technical requirements in the automotive sector
• Language skills : Fluent English (must-have) for international collaboration.
• Collaborative & team-oriented – You foster a culture of openness and constructive collaboration, both within your team and across departments.
• Results-driven & performance-focused – You take ownership, set clear goals, and are committed to delivering measurable results that elevate the performance of your category or area of responsibility.

Our offer

Our client is driving a bold transformation – combining operational excellence with digital innovation and a customer-first mindset. In this role, you will take ownership of one of our most strategically important categories and shape its future success.

Ready to lead with impact? We’re looking forward to meeting you.

Clara Collenot

[email protected]

Tel : +49 (0) 159 / 068 040 05