Lighting Category Manager - Retail

Deta Electrical Company Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious graduate to join a respected electrical brand as a Lighting Category Manager. This role offers hands-on experience in product development, marketing, and commercial strategy within the lighting industry. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, contribute to innovative marketing initiatives, and gain exposure to cross-brand collaboration. If you're passionate about products and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect launchpad for your career.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Company Pension

Hands-on Experience

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills for data management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analyze competitor activity.
• Collaborate on product development and marketing initiatives.
• Monitor sales performance and present findings.

Skills

Market Research

Product Development

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Excel Skills

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Product Design

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Reports To: Senior Product & Sourcing Manager

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious graduate Lighting Category Manager to join our growing team and work in our Retail channel. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career with one of the UK’s most respected electrical brands, gaining hands on experience and understanding of product development, marketing, and commercial strategy within the lighting industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Market Research & Trend Analysis. Support in collecting and analysing competitor activity, pricing structures, and consumer trends. Help shape our lighting category strategy through data led insights
• Product Development & Range Support: Collaborate with an experienced team to bring new lighting products to market. Assist in managing current ranges, ensuring they remain competitive, and innovative
• Marketing & Promotional Activity. Contribute to marketing initiatives and promotions that support sales in retail. Work closely with the sales team to provide insight and materials that support retail customers growth
• Cross-Brand Collaboration: Gain exposure to all Deta Group brands and see how product categories align across the retail channel. Work across departments including sales, marketing, product development, operations, and Far East suppliers
• Sales Performance Monitoring: Use sales data to track product and category performance. Present findings and recommend ways to improve products, pricing, or positioning

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A degree in Business, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field
• Product Passion & Customer Focus.You should benaturally curious about how products work and how they solve real customer needs. You enjoy working as part of a team to deliver effective solutions
• Organised & Analytical, detail-oriented and methodical, with strong Excel skills. Comfortable managing data and supporting decision-making through structured analysis
• Great Communicator.Confident presenting ideas, both in writing and in person, and comfortable engaging with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• Full UK Driving Licence: Required for occasional retail customer visits

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary, access to the company’s profit share scheme and a company pension.

Please download the application form from the Deta website and either email it along with your CV to:[e-mail] or send them to: Personnel & Records Administrator, Deta Electrical, Panattoni Park, Luton Road, Chalton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TT