Category Manager – Retail

Job Description:

Our client is a highly successful global retail group and due to recent growth, they are in the search for a strategic and enthusiastic Category Manager to join the UK Marketing Team. This role offers hybrid working, with 2 days from their office (Surrey, just outside London) 3 days working remotely from home. As well as hybrid working, our client offers a discretionary bonus and occasional international travel!

As Category Manager, you will work with global stakeholders to deliver strategy and lead brand development. You will manage brand budgets, report on KPIs and carry out competitor research to assist development of consumer marketing plans. Using your interpersonal and collaborative skills, you will work alongside multiple departments – including Sales, PR, and Digital teams – to develop products and packaging, manage product launches, and create brand and product campaigns.

Using your artistic ability, you will also get the opportunity to work with Graphic Designers to create promotional materials, catalogue content and product photography. You will be responsible for defining and shaping the consumer connection and creating engaging content through multiple channels. For this role, it is essential that you are commercially-minded, organised, creative, and a problem-solver who can manage multiple projects at once.

What do I need?

• Strong experience in product management
• A degree in Business, Marketing or similar
• Experience in developing product strategies
• A history of creating and executing global consumer marketing plans
• Experience in brand launches/re-branding/packaging
• Stakeholder management experience
• Excellent communication & presentation skills

A highly organised and communicative individual will thrive in this role so if you are experienced in product management, then send us your most up-to-date CV today!

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