Category Manager Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000 Hours:
Monday
Thursday, 9:00am
5:30pm, early finish Friday at 4:00pm Bedfordshire Permanent, Office Based We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing sports equipment company, designing and supplying a broad range of own-brand training equipment alongside officially licensed merchandise for major football clubs, national teams, and global entertainment brands. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Category Manager to take ownership of product strategy and performance across own-brand and licensed ranges, working closely with design, sourcing, marketing, and e-commerce teams to drive category growth and profitability. The successful candidate will be commercially minded, highly organised, and confident managing licensing relationships alongside product development and category performance, within a fast-paced, growing consumer goods business. Key Responsibilities for a Category Manager: Own the product roadmap and category strategy for allocated categories, from concept through to launch Manage relationships with licensing partners (sports clubs, leagues, and entertainment brands) to develop compliant, on-brand product ranges Work closely with design and sourcing teams to develop new products and improve existing ranges Analyse sales performance, margin and market trends to inform category strategy and identify growth opportunities Collaborate with the e-commerce team to ensure categories are effectively represented and merchandised online Manage product lifecycle across the category, including range reviews, discontinuations, and new product introductions Prepare and present concepts, mock-ups and category performance decks for internal sign-off, licensor approval and key retailer presentations Work directly with factories on product specifications, technical drawings, pre-production and gold seal samples, and packaging proofs Key Skills for a Category Manager: Proven experience in a Category Manager, Product Manager, or similar commercial/product role, ideally within retail, e-commerce, or FMCG/consumer goods Experience managing licensed product ranges or brand partnerships is highly desirable Strong commercial acumen, including product costing, margin management and pricing, with confidence interpreting sales and performance data Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to work confidently with internal teams and external partners Comfortable working with e-commerce platforms (e.g. Shopify) and product data A genuine interest in sport and sports merchandise would be an advantage If you feel you can be a good fit for this role and want to work for a company that can really add value to you, then please apply now!
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Category Manager in London employer: Mixxos
At MIXXOS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire, our hybrid working model allows for a balanced approach to work and life, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. With uncapped commission and a focus on building lasting relationships with clients, joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your contributions truly make a difference.
