Category lead

Jobsinkent; Erith; Vor Ort; CAD 68.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobsinkent is seeking a commercially minded Category Lead to own a defined product category and drive its long-term strategy. The role involves managing the full product lifecycle from launches through to optimisations, and working with Purchasing, Sales, Marketing and international teams to develop category plans.

You will become the technical expert for your category, providing knowledge and commercial guidance.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in Category Management or similar commercial role.
• Strong commercial awareness with analytical skills.
• Experience managing product lifecycles.
• Ability to understand technical product information.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across departments.
• Proactive, organized and solutions-focused.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Own a defined product category and drive long-term strategy.
• Manage full product lifecycle from launches to range optimisation and discontinuation.
• Identify growth opportunities via market research and competitor analysis.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Sales, Marketing and international stakeholders to develop category plans.
• Become the technical expert for your category with product knowledge and guidance.
• Support product launches, promotions and sales initiatives.
• Monitor category performance, stock levels and KPIs to maximise profitability.
• Ensure product information is accurate, compliant and consistent across channels.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Product management

Buying

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Category Lead
Up to £40k
Erith
We're recruiting on behalf of an established and growing business looking for a commercially minded Category Lead to take ownership of a diverse product portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing markets, influencing product strategy and working across multiple departments to deliver commercial success.

What you'll be doing

• Taking ownership of a defined product category and driving its long-term strategy.
• Managing the full product lifecycle, from new product launches through to range optimisation and product discontinuation.
• Identifying opportunities for growth through market research, customer insight and competitor analysis.
• Working closely with Purchasing, Sales, Marketing and international stakeholders to develop category plans.
• Becoming the technical expert for your category, providing product knowledge and commercial guidance across the business.
• Supporting product launches, promotional campaigns and sales initiatives.
• Monitoring category performance, stock levels and KPIs to maximise profitability.
• Ensuring product information is accurate, compliant and consistent across all customer channels.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in Category Management, Product Management, Buying or a similar commercial role.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical skills.
• Experience managing product ranges and product lifecycles.
• Ability to understand technical product information and communicate it clearly.
• Confident working with multiple stakeholders across different departments.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.