Product Category Manager

Travail Employment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer electronics firm in Hertfordshire is looking for a Product Category Manager/Retail Buyer to manage the product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have experience in the IT hardware or electronics industry and a strong commercial acumen to drive growth. You’ll be responsible for negotiating with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with various teams. This hybrid role offers a salary circa £58,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 20%

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in the IT Hardware or Electronics industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of category growth.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product/category portfolio.
• Drive commercial performance through managing the product lifecycle.
• Negotiate at a global level with various teams.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Product management

Stakeholder influence

Presentation skills

Job description

Product Category Manager / Retail Buyer

Industry

Electronics/Hardware

Role Details

Hybrid role (minimum 2 days in the office) based in Hertfordshire.

Remuneration

Basic salary circa £58,000, Car Allowance of £450/month, quarterly bonus up to 20% of basic salary, and other benefits.

Company Overview

Our client is a leading consumer electronics accessories and wireless technology manufacturer, expanding their UK Category Team for the Gaming and Audio Consumer Electronics division.

Role Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product/category portfolio, acting as the primary contact for internal teams, partners, and customers across EMEA.
• Drive commercial performance through managing the product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life.
• Negotiate at a global level and collaborate with Sales, Global Product Management, and Marketing teams to maximize revenue and develop consumer-focused products.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in IT Hardware or Electronics industry; software background not preferred.
• Product management experience in consumer electronics or IT hardware is a strong plus.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of category growth.
• Ability to lead initiatives and influence stakeholders across regions.
• Experience presenting to retail customers and senior leadership.

Application

If interested, please send your CV promptly. Contact the Travail Employment Group (Wellingborough) branch for more details. This role is with a valued client based in Hertfordshire.

Note: Travail Employment Group Ltd acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.