RANGE MANAGER (UPHOLSTERY)

Kave Home; Sils; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The opportunity to transform the home:

On-site gym

Private health insurance

Meal vouchers

Transportation card

Childcare support

On-site dining area

Job summary

Kave Home is seeking a Range Manager to lead the Upholstery category from its Sils, Spain headquarters. You will shape the category strategy, develop collections from concept to launch, and collaborate with Buying, Technical, Quality, and partner teams to drive commercial success.

You will identify trends, onboard suppliers, negotiate terms, and monitor KPIs while leading a high-performance team across international offices. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Product Management, Category Management, Buying, or similar roles.
• Experience leading teams and developing talent.
• Strong knowledge of upholstered furniture, materials, manufacturing processes, and product development.
• Willingness to travel internationally and build relationships with suppliers worldwide.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the upholstery category strategy, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and business objectives.
• Develop, structure, and evolve upholstery collections, from concept through product launch and performance monitoring.
• Identify market trends, opportunities, and innovations in materials, finishes, and product construction.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and strategic partners adding value and profitability.
• Negotiate commercial agreements with national and international suppliers for best terms.
• Monitor category performance by analyzing sales, margins, costs, and KPIs for growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and partners; coordinate with international offices.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure feasibility of new product developments.
• Lead and develop the team supporting the category, fostering alignment and high performance.
• Manage the category budget and resource planning.

Skills

Product Management

Category Management

Team Leadership

Supplier Negotiation

Market & Trend Analysis

Commercial Acumen

Spanish Fluency

English Fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, or related field

Job description

KAVE HOME is a design-led furniture and home décor brand dedicated to inspiring unique, unconventional people—just like us.

Our international team of more than 1,000 people shares a clear mission: to revolutionize the furniture and home décor industry by investing in talent, digitalization, and a design-to-customer experience. We create sustainable designs at competitive prices through a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.

To keep pace with our growth, we're looking for extraordinary people to help us achieve extraordinary goals. We're transforming the furniture industry—would you like to join us?

We are currently looking for a Range Manager to lead our Upholstery category and join our Product team at Kave Home's headquarters in Sils, Spain.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing, developing, and optimizing our upholstery product range, working cross-functionally with the Buying, Technical, Quality, and external partner teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the upholstery category strategy, ensuring alignment with the brand positioning and business objectives.
• Develop, structure, and evolve upholstery collections, from concept development through product launch and commercial performance monitoring.
• Identify market trends, business opportunities, and innovations in materials, finishes, and product construction to maintain a competitive and forward-thinking product offering.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and strategic partners that bring value, differentiation, and profitability to the category.
• Negotiate commercial agreements with both national and international suppliers, securing the best business terms.
• Monitor category performance by analyzing sales, margins, costs, and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners, collaborating closely with our international offices.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the technical, industrial, and commercial feasibility of new product developments.
• Lead and develop the team supporting the category, fostering alignment, engagement, and high performance.
• Manage the category budget and ensure effective resource planning.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Product Management, Category Management, Buying, or similar roles, preferably within the furniture, home décor, or upholstery industries.
• Previous experience leading teams, with the ability to develop talent and foster collaborative working environments.
• Strong knowledge of upholstered furniture, materials, manufacturing processes, and product development.
• Passion for design, trends, and product innovation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills in multicultural environments.
• Strong analytical mindset, results-oriented approach, and commercial acumen.
• Willingness to travel internationally and build relationships with suppliers worldwide.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a company that is transforming the furniture and home décor industry.
• Be part of an ambitious, fast-growing project with excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Work in a unique environment with modern, open-plan, and sustainable offices.
• Fresh fruit available every morning, catering services, and an on-site dining area.
• A competitive compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan (private health insurance, meal vouchers, transportation card, and childcare support).
• Access to our on-site gym, available 24/7/365.