Graduate Trainee - Lighting Category Manager

Graduate Trainee - Lighting Category Manager - Luton

A market-leading 1 billion UK manufacturing and distribution group is looking for a recent graduate to kick-start their career in product management, marketing, and commercial strategy in Luton. We seek a motivated Graduate Lighting Category Manager to join our dynamic Retail team within a leading UK electrical products company.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the exciting lighting industry, working with a diverse portfolio of well-known brands in a company that champions quality, innovation, and reliability.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Market Research & Trend Analysis

• Gather and analyse competitor activity, pricing, and consumer trends
• Provide insights that shape category strategy

• Collaborate on bringing new lighting products to market
• Help manage and innovate existing ranges

• Support the creation and rollout of retail promotions
• Provide sales teams with insights and materials to grow customer relationships

• Work across all brands in the group to understand category alignment
• Gain exposure to departments including sales, marketing, operations, and Far East suppliers

• Analyse sales data to evaluate product and category performance
• Present insights and suggest improvements to enhance offerings

What We're Looking For

• A recent graduate with a degree in Business, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field
• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a proactive mindset
• Curious about how products work and meet customer needs
• A team player who enjoys problem-solving
• Organised & Analytical with strong Excel and data-handling skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Confident in presenting ideas and engaging with stakeholders
• A full UK Driving Licence (for occasional retail customer visits) is required

Rewards

• Starting salary of between £28,000 - £30,000
• Lucrative annual bonus based on performance
• Extensive training on lighting product ranges
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Optional company pension membership

Think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more!