Overview
I help businesses recruit exceptional people across several sectors, but particularly in building products & industrials
Category Management Recruitment
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded supplier of design-led products. They have grown successfully and have exciting plans to triple the size of their business over the next five years via multiple product categories.
Responsibilities
* Strengthen product & innovation strategy across all aspects of category and product management, sourcing and commercial.
* Professionally develop a category from end to end: NPI/NPD, market and competitor analysis, sourcing, product management, pricing and marketing.
* Work with manufacturers and understand target markets; ideally experience with a business that owns and develops its own products and brands.
Qualifications
* Successful track record in a similar category management role in a design-led products environment (e.g., kitchens, bathrooms, paint, tiles, flooring, home furnishings, contract furniture, trend-driven products).
* Experience in end-to-end category development, including NPI/NPD, market analysis, sourcing, pricing, and marketing.
* Understanding of manufacturers and target markets; beneficial to have experience with brands owned by the company rather than third-party distribution.
* Open to candidates with varying levels of experience if they demonstrate the right attitude and cultural fit.
Role details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Product Management, Purchasing, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries: Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing; Wholesale Furniture and Home Furnishings; Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing
* Location: South West Midlands area; office-based with travel to suppliers, trade shows and exhibitions. Comfortable commuting to the location or willing to relocate to a rural area. Ideal to live in Shropshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire or surrounding areas; commutable from parts of Wales.
Application
To apply, send your CV to ethan@wilsonbrook.com
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