Senior Commercial Category Manager

Senior Commercial Category Manager Location: Telford| Hybrid/Remote Options Available Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits About Us We are working with a market leader in the security solutions industry, driving innovation and commercial success through strategic category management. As the Senior Commercial Category Manager you will take full ownership of a high-value product portfolio, develop commercial strategies, and drive significant revenue growth. This is a senior leadership role, focused on maximising profitability, optimising product performance, and delivering market-leading category strategies—not procurement or buying. The Role As Senior Commercial Category Manager, you will be responsible for setting and executing category vision, working closely with C-suite stakeholders to influence business direction. You will lead commercial strategy, pricing, and product lifecycle management, ensuring that our portfolio achieves both revenue and market share objectives. Key Responsibilities * Own and develop the commercial category strategy, driving revenue, margin growth, and profitability * Lead and manage high-value product portfolios, optimising pricing, positioning, and sales strategy. * Drive category performance through data-driven insights, identifying market trends and opportunities * Partner with sales, marketing, and finance teams to develop go-to-market strategies and growth initiatives * Influence senior stakeholders and board-level executives, providing strategic recommendations for category expansion * Lead cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment between product, sales, and customer strategy. * Manage supplier and partner relationships to enhance category performance * Accountable for KPIs that directly influence financial performance. These KPIs will be aligned to the business objectives. About You 1. Proven experience in a senior-level category management or commercial leadership role. 2. A track record of delivering revenue growth, margin improvement, and strategic category success. 3. Strong understanding of P&L ownership, product lifecycle management, and commercial strategy. 4. Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable business strategies. 5. Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills, capable of influencing at C-suite level. 6. Ability to work in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment. 7. Experience in security solutions, rental businesses with a construction focus is highly desirable. If you are a commercially focused senior leader with a passion for driving category success, we want to hear from you! Apply now