Head of Customisable Furniture (m/f/d)

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JOIN OUR TEAM As a Head of Customisable Furniture , you’ll take ownership of building a brand-new category from the ground up, shaping its product strategy, assortment, and go-to-market approach within the Westwing Collection. You’ll combine strong product management skills and design judgement with commercial ownership to turn a greenfield opportunity into a scalable, profitable category, in line with Westwing’s sustainability standards, and own stakeholder management across the company to ensure a successful launch. This position is permanent and located in Munich . WHAT YOU'LL DO Own the end-to-end strategy for the customisable storage furniture category, from market opportunity and business case to assortment planning and launch Together with design and engineering, define the product vision and modular system architecture, balancing premium aesthetics, configurability, and manufacturability with cost targets In partnership with tech, support the customer-facing customisation experience (e.g. configurators, visual previews), ensuring complexity is simple to shop Build and lead a cross-functional process (interacting with design, engineering, product development, buying, marketing, tech, and retail) to bring the category to life Drive P&L responsibility for the category, setting pricing, margin, and growth targets and tracking performance post-launch in line with company guidelines Act as the internal and external face of the category, aligning stakeholders across design, commercial, marketing, and supply chain Continuously scan market trends, competitor offerings, and customer needs to evolve the category roadmap YOU COME WITH 8+ years of experience in product management, ideally with exposure to modular, customisable, or configurable physical products Proven track record of launching a new product category or business line from concept to market Understanding of modular product logic, configuration rules, component variation, and how BOM complexity translates into manufacturability and fulfilment First leadership experience, with the ability to operate in and align a cross-functional team Strong commercial acumen with expertise in building a P&L and making trade-offs between design ambition and unit economics Understanding of furniture materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chain constraints for modular systems Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate strategy into a compelling product story as well as a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset tailored to a fast-paced, international environment 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 A competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and equity 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. Department Sales & Category Management