Category Manager

Joseph Joseph Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Joseph Ltd is seeking a Category Manager to shape strategic initiatives and support product launches in a dynamic environment. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in category management within the FMCG sector, focusing on collaboration across multiple teams to drive profitability and product performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and holiday allowance

Company performance related bonus

Hybrid working

External private employee wellbeing support

Access to Perkbox

Training and Development

Season-ticket travel loan

Cycle to work scheme

Parental Leave support

Extra holiday days for long service

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Category Management or related fields.
• Experience in supporting product launches and GTM plans.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of category strategies.
• Lead forecasting and tracking of new product launches.
• Analyse data to generate actionable insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

At Joseph Joseph we love solving everyday problems through intelligent design to create distinctive, functional products that are a pleasure to own and use. We are one of the world’s leading houseware brands with a global presence spanning over 100 countries, available in most major department stores and independent houseware stores worldwide as well as our rapidly growing ecommerce channel.

We are seeking a commercially minded, highly analytical, and product-passionate Category Manager to join our fast-paced Category Management team. As a key contributor to our growth journey, you’ll help shape the strategy, profitability, and performance of multiple product categories. You’ll support the development of data-driven category plans, contribute to the planning and execution of new product launches, and collaborate on go-to-market (GTM) activities.

This role works cross-functionally with sales, design, marketing, demand planning, and supply chain to deliver compelling category stories and successful product launches. You’ll also play a vital role in preparing insight-led materials that support retail engagement and internal decision-making. A positive, “glass half full” mindset and a love for great products are essential.

What you will be doing:

• Category Strategy & Leadership:
• Support the development and execution of category strategies, including range architecture, SKU planning, profitability, and performance tracking.
• Monitor category performance and identify opportunities for growth and margin improvement, providing insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain and manage category management critical paths to ensure timely delivery of key initiatives.
• Assist in regular category reviews and help align cross-functional teams on category priorities.
• Go-to-Market (GTM) Support:
• Support GTM planning and the launch of new products by contributing category insights, collaborating cross-functionally, and aligning on timelines, distribution goals, tracking and reporting sales targets.
• Lead forecasting and tracking of new product launches to ensure performance is monitored and aligned with commercial and profitability expectations.
• Partner closely with sales teams to help achieve commercial targets through strategic category support and performance insights.
• Deliver engaging and informative training sessions to ensure sales teams are fully equipped on both new and existing products.
• Brief relevant teams on the development of sales tools such as one-pagers, pitch decks, and objection-handling guides to support field execution.
• Inspire and energize the sales force with compelling product stories and category narratives that drive enthusiasm and confidence.
• Brief and support the preparation of presentations and materials for retail meetings, without directly managing buyer relationships.
• Insights, Storytelling & Communication:
• Analyse internal and external data to generate actionable insights.
• Translate data into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external use.
• Collaborate with brand and creative teams to ensure consistent messaging across all touchpoints.

What we need from you:

• 5–8 years of experience in Category Management, Retail Merchandising, Buying, Trade Marketing, GTM, or Commercial Marketing within FMCG or retail.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to work with large amounts of data and turn it into useful insights.
• Experienced in supporting product launches and helping shape go-to-market (GTM) plans.
• Clear and confident communicator, skilled at creating presentations and materials for both internal teams and external partners.
• Well-organized and detail-focused, with solid project management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Positive, team-oriented, and solution-focused,brings energy and a can-do attitude to cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working with people at all levels of the business.

What you will get from us:

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance
• Company performance related bonus
• Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
• External private employee wellbeing support
• Access to Perkbox
• Training and Development
• Season-ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Parental Leave support
• Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service