Hybrid Category Manager

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Own and define the commercial strategy for your categories
  • Set clear targets for sales, margin, range, and partner growth
  • Spot opportunities using trends, data, and customer insight
  • Develop a competitive and inspiring product range
  • Launch new products and test formats, price points, and experiences
  • Build and grow relationships with both established and emerging partners
  • Negotiate pricing, commission, and exclusivity deals
  • Lead seasonal trading and campaign planning across key gifting moments
  • Use insight to optimise performance and drive conversion
  • Coach and support direct reports, and deputise for the Head of Partnerships (Buying) as needed

Requirements

  • Proven background in category management, buying, or commercial partnerships
  • Strong commercial mindset and experience delivering growth strategies
  • Skilled in negotiation and relationship management
  • Data-savvy with the ability to turn insight into action
  • Creative, curious, and passionate about discovering what’s next
  • A true team player who brings energy, resilience, and adaptability
  • Confident working at pace in an innovative, evolving environment.

Benefits

  • 💸 Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Plus generous pension plans, staff discounts, and share schemes.
  • 💆🏾‍♀️ Wellbeing First: Private healthcare (UK), dental, life insurance, mental health support, and dog-friendly offices.
  • 🏖️ Flexible Working & Time Off: Generous holidays, hybrid working (unless specified otherwise, 2 days a week in the office), and opportunities for international working.
  • 📈 Career Growth: Learning allowances, coaching, and development programs.
  • 🤝 Recognition & Giving Back: Regular awards, charity support, length of service awards, and volunteering days.

Job title

Category Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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