Nordic Category Manager, Hand- and power tools, hardware, HVAC, workwear

Job title:

Nordic Category Manager, Hand- and power tools, hardware, HVAC, workwear

Company

Tokmanni

Job description

Tokmanni Group Corporation is one of the leading discount retail chains in the Nordic countries. To ensure a successful customer experience, we work with a team of over 6,000 employees across more than 370 Tokmanni, , , , and Shoe House stores, as well as our online shops.In 2024, Tokmanni Group’s revenue was EUR 1,675 million and comparable EBIT amounted to EUR 100 million. Tokmanni Group Corporation’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.At Tokmanni Group, we value operating in accordance with our principles, caring for both the environment and our people. We encourage and support our staff in developing their skills and foster a positive team spirit.Are you a skilled professional in retail procurement? Do you thrive on challenges, stay hungry for success, and boldly pursue your goals? If this sounds like you, please keep reading – your next career move might be just a scroll away.We are now looking for a Nordic Category Manager in Home Renovation department to be responsible for planning and actively developing competitive product selections and campaigns in the Nordics, both in stores and online. The responsibility area consists of hand tools, power tools, hardware, HVAC and workwear. Some of the product categories you’ll manage can be adjusted to suit your experience.This role entails ensuring Tokmanni Group´s price competitiveness and profitability through price negotiations and sales pricing. You will manage entire category’s plans and performance across all countries. You will report to the Group Category Manager and be a member of the Category Area team.Your key tasks and responsibilitiesYou will have full end-to-end responsibility for the category in the global category setup, including strategy, assortment planning, negotiations, & pricing plans in the Nordics. This includes:

• Taking ownership of category strategy and plans, including Private Label

• Identifying suppliers and conducting supplier negotiations

• Planning customer prices
• Planning campaign activities (selecting products and providing guidance for marketing)

• Collaboration with store concepts and marketing

• Life cycle management for products according to group guidelines

• Collaborating and guiding local Category Expert to execute the selected assortments locally

• Managing logistics in collaboration with Supply Chain and Category Expert

What do we expect from you?

• Commercial or technical education (e.g., relevant university degree, polytechnic degree) and expertise in retail/discount retailing
• Plus 3 years’ experience and proven track record in managing product categories: hand tools, power tools, hardware, HVAC and workwear and product procurement for both online and in stores
• Experience in international procurement and private label products
• Strong expertise in building and renewing assortments, negotiations, pricing and budgeting
• Proven success in building competitive business within own product categories and achieving key metrics and goals
• Strong numerical understanding, analytical skills, and the ability to draw conclusions based on data/results
• Ability and experience in understanding and leading profitability, and insight into developing business for your product categories according to discount retail requirements in the Nordics
• Experience and insight into marketing, trends and competitor monitoring, customer-oriented approach
• Strong analytical product life cycle and product availability management
• Good project management skills and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in various IT programs and systems
• The ability to engage with people from different cultures in line with Tokmanni Group´s strategy and values
• Excellent proficiency in Finnish and good proficiency in English, both oral and written-including professional terminology-are essential for success in this role

We offer you:

• A group-level role in a growing and international publicly listed company, which is one of the leading discount retail chains in the Nordic countries

• An opportunity to leverage your expertise in a responsible and business-critical role, actively contributing to the evolution of organizational practices

• Engaging work environment with friendly, supportive, and encouraging colleagues

• Flexible hybrid work model

• Comprehensive benefits package including staff discounts in stores and online shops for you and your family members, staff store access, exercise and culture vouchers (ePassi), staff restaurant at the headquarters, incentive bonus system, employee benefit program, and opportunities for continuous learning and development

Application instructions and additional informationThe position is permanent and full-time (37.5 hours/week) and is located at our Headquarters in Mäntsälä, Finland. Hybrid work is possible according to Tokmanni Group´s policies. This role involves travelling.Apply for the position as soon as possible and no later than September 1st by filling out the application form. We will start processing applications during the application period. Please note that we only accept applications submitted through the application form.Further information will be given by Group Category Manager Markus Alitalo on Fridays at 9-10 am, tel. +358 44 369 0555 or by email:

Expected salary

Location

Mäntsälä, Uusimaa

Job date

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 05:23:32 GMT

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