Category Lead
Up to £40k
Erith
We're recruiting on behalf of an established and growing business looking for a commercially minded Category Lead to take ownership of a diverse product portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing markets, influencing product strategy and working across multiple departments to deliver commercial success.
What you'll be doing
- Taking ownership of a defined product category and driving its long-term strategy.
- Managing the full product lifecycle, from new product launches through to range optimisation and product discontinuation.
- Identifying opportunities for growth through market research, customer insight and competitor analysis.
- Working closely with Purchasing, Sales, Marketing and international stakeholders to develop category plans.
- Becoming the technical expert for your category, providing product knowledge and commercial guidance across the business.
- Supporting product launches, promotional campaigns and sales initiatives.
- Monitoring category performance, stock levels and KPIs to maximise profitability.
- Ensuring product information is accurate, compliant and consistent across all customer channels.
What we're looking for
- Previous experience in Category Management, Product Management, Buying or a similar commercial role.
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical skills.
- Experience managing product ranges and product lifecycles.
- Ability to understand technical product information and communicate it clearly.
- Confident working with multiple stakeholders across different departments.
- A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
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