Category Management Assistant (m/f/d)
Munich Office
Full-time
Permanent employee
JOIN OUR TEAM
As a Category Management Assistant, you will support the Category Management team in creating the perfect portfolio for design lovers across Europe. In this role, you will contribute to shaping a well-balanced assortment by combining exclusive Westwing Collection products with carefully selected Brand Partners. We are looking for a highly organised and analytical team player with a strong passion for Home & Living, an eye for premium products, and a curiosity for market trends and consumer behaviour. This position is permanent and based in Munich.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Monitor the end-to-end process of the SKU creation after initial selection until go-live in close collaboration with key stakeholders
- Collect relevant product information in collaboration with the Brand Buying team (e.g., product images, dimensions)
- Prepare seasonal category go-lives and conduct continuous onsite checks (e.g., categorisations, product readiness, availability)
- Support performance tracking as well as strategy preparation (e.g., data preparation, analysis, portfolio visualisations)
- Work closely with Supply Chain Management, Production, and Brand Buying teams
- Research market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging AI tools
YOU COME WITH
- Bachelor's degree or recognised commercial qualification in Business Administration, Communication, Retail Business, or related fields; first practical experience through internships or a permanent role is a plus
- Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel (pivot tables, basic formulas, data handling)
- Strong affinity for the Home & Living premium market
- Interest in AI tools and digital solutions supporting category management
- Strong attention to detail and a structured working style
- Fluency in English
WHY WESTWING
If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it.
At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living.
Here is what you can look forward to:
A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration
An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone
A flexible hybrid setup with 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen
Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas
30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create
A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect
Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers
Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care
Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet
Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl
One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is our true superpower
Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Movie Nights and Oktoberfest to Summer & Winter Parties
ABOUT US
Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 507 million in 2025. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.
Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.
Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.
Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.
Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.
Department
Sales & Category Management