Are you ready to take full ownership of a brand or category and unlock its full potential? We're looking for an ambitious, commercially astute Brand/Category Manager to lead a thriving portfolio and play a pivotal role in shaping its future.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who's as comfortable crafting long-term vision as they are rolling up their sleeves and executing with precision. You'll be the driving force behind brand performance, trusted by senior stakeholders, and recognised as the go-to expert for your brands across the entire organisation.
What You'll Lead & Deliver - Category Manager
Brand Ownership & Strategy
* Take full leadership of an assigned brand/category - owning its performance, direction, and long-term success.
* Translate global brand strategy into UK-relevant plans, or build entirely new brand strategies when required.
* Lead the successful integration of new brands into the business, ensuring seamless onboarding and rapid commercial traction.
Commercial Impact & P&L Accountability
* Drive brand profitability, identifying opportunities to grow revenue, margin, and market share.
* Manage full P&L responsibilities, producing clear, insight-driven monthly reporting.
* Lead commercial negotiations with brand partners, securing strong commercial terms and exceeding profit thresholds wherever possible.
Stakeholder Leadership & Partnership Building
* Build strong, trust-based relationships with brand partners, fostering shared success and long-term partnership.
* Serve as the internal expert and advocate for your brand/category, empowering colleagues with the information and insight they need to deliver.
* Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, operations and leadership teams to ensure alignment, clarity and momentum.
Market Insight & Strategic Thinking
* Conduct market analysis, category reviews and competitor benchmarking to identify opportunities, threats and emerging trends.
* Use insights to shape pricing, promotions, positioning and investment decisions that optimise commercial returns.
Sales, Channel & Distribution Strategy
* Define and implement a winning distribution strategy that supports brand growth across all retail and ecommerce channels.
* Partner with sales teams to craft compelling brand and product presentations that maximise listing opportunities.
* Develop cohesive pricing and promotional frameworks for all channels, continually refining them to drive best-in-class results.
Marketing & NPD Excellence
* Work hand-in-hand with marketing teams to deliver campaigns and activations that support brand strategy and deliver measurable ROI.
* Lead the creation and delivery of successful NPD (New Product Development) launch strategies, ensuring every product lands with maximum impact and clarity.
What You'll Bring - Category Manager
* A commercial mindset with experience managing brand or category performance.
* Confidence in leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data and insight into actionable strategies.
* A strategic thinker who can also execute with precision and pace.
* A collaborative approach, with the ability to build deep, productive partnerships internally and externally.
* A passion for brand building, market dynamics and product success.
Why This Role Matters
In this position, you won't just manage a brand - you'll shape its future. You'll see the direct impact of your ideas, strategies and negotiation skills on the growth of your category and the wider business. This is a role for someone who wants to be at the heart of commercial decision-making, who thrives on ownership, and who is driven by making brands succeed.