Overview
Company Description PortmanDentex are one of the largest dental groups in the UK. We value diversity and the unique perspectives our colleagues bring, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. With an unwavering commitment to patient care at our core, we focus on delivering exceptional experiences every day.
Job Title
Clear Aligners Category Manager – responsible for strategic growth, commercial performance and development of our Clear Aligners category across the practice network.
Responsibilities
* Lead on growth and marketing initiatives, supplier partnerships and clinical engagement for the Clear Aligners category.
* Develop and implement a category growth strategy and delivery roadmap in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
* Engage clinicians, Regional Clinical Leads and practice teams across the network to drive category performance and patient access.
* Establish scalable treatment pathways and operational workflows across practices.
* Provide clear performance reporting and insight frameworks to support ongoing category development.
What Success Looks Like in the First 6 Months
* Clear category growth strategy and delivery roadmap agreed with senior stakeholders.
* Tangible improvements in category performance, treatment uptake and patient access.
* Effective supplier partnerships delivering innovation, training and commercial value.
* Scalable treatment pathways and operational workflows implemented across practices.
* Strong engagement with clinicians and practice teams.
Qualifications
We welcome your application to our Category Manager role if you have the following skills and experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Life Sciences / Health Sciences).
* Some professional experience in category management, programme management or commercial project delivery, ideally within a structured or blue-chip organisation.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver cross-functional initiatives and drive implementation across multiple stakeholders.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clinicians, operational teams and senior leaders.
* Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability, with the ability to interpret data and drive performance improvement.
* Excellent communication, organisation and delivery skills.
Spending time in our practices is key for this role (approximately 3 days a week in practice and 2 days working from home). A full driving license and car are required, with travel expenses covered.
Additional Information
Benefits
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
* Bonus scheme based on business performance, with additional bonus linked to category growth
* Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Life assurance and pension scheme
Application Process
When you click apply, you’ll need your CV and contact details, along with the answer to four quick questions. You’ll receive a response as quickly as possible, regardless of outcome. First stage interviews are planned for w/c 7 April.
Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your career.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.
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