Category Manager Belowground & Utilities

ADEY Limited; Edlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC systems company in Edlington seeks a Category Manager to own the Belowground & Utilities category strategy, driving revenue through effective product positioning in B2B and B2C markets. The successful candidate will lead product innovation, analyze market data, and manage the full product lifecycle. This role offers a supportive and inclusive workplace, focusing on continuous improvement and innovation, along with a competitive benefits package including a company car and contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days of Annual leave

Company Car

Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu vouchers

Complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services

Staff discount on all Genuit Group products

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering market-leading product innovation.
• Strategic thinker with senior-level experience and P&L ownership.
• Experience or knowledge of the built environment is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the Belowground & Utilities category strategy.
• Drive revenue and profitability through effective product positioning.
• Lead product innovation and manage the full product lifecycle.

Skills

Category strategy ownership

Product lifecycle management

Market analysis

Sales performance reporting

B2B and B2C marketing

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

You\'ll take full ownership of category performance, influence sales and marketing strategies, and work cross-functionally to bring new products to market. You\'ll also oversee the Sustainable Heating category, managing and developing the Product Manager within this area.

Responsibilities

• Own the Belowground & Utilities category strategy, driving revenue and profitability by product placement in both B2B and B2C markets
• Develop and deliver category plans aligned to overall business strategy
• Lead product innovation and manage the full product lifecycle from concept to withdrawal
• Analyse market data, customer insight, regulation and competitor activity to inform decision-making
• Champion the Voice of the Customer to create differentiated, market-leading value propositions
• Drive revenue and profitability through effective product positioning across B2B and B2C markets
• Act as the key link between Sales, Marketing, Channel Marketing, Operations and Technical teams
• Support sales growth through training materials, technical documentation and product content
• Work with Marketing to deliver clear go-to-market strategies and consistent messaging across channels
• Ensure effective merchandising and promotion within the distribution network
• Own sales performance reporting, demand forecasting and inventory management for the category
• Strategic thinker with senior-level experience and P&L ownership
• Proven track record of delivering market-leading product innovation
• Strong background in B2B and/or B2C marketing
• Experience or knowledge of the built environment is preferred but not essential for this role
• Highly analytical with a data-driven mindset
• Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

About Polypipe / Genuit Group

At Polypipe Building Products, our people and values sit at the centre of everything we do. We design and manufacture plumbing, drainage, ventilation and water management solutions used in homes and buildings across the UK. Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group\'s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

Benefits

• 25 Days of Annual leave
• Company Car
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu vouchers
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
• Free on-site parking