EXCITING OPPORTUNITY – WE'RE HIRING A HEAD OF CATEGORY!
Job Title: Head of Category
Direct Reports: 5+
Location: Slough or Weybridge Office
Salary: £90,000–£100,000 depending on experience
Benefits: Car Allowance, Pension, Holiday Allowance, Private Medical, Product Discounts, Onsite Parking
Role Overview:
As Head of Category, you’ll play a key leadership role in defining and executing category strategy across a number of high-profile product lines. This is a strategic and hands-on role, focused on driving growth, delivering commercial impact, and elevating performance across key retail and channel partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the strategic direction for the Category & Merchandising function
* Collaborate with a talented team of Senior Category Managers, Category Managers and Assistants to build and deliver best-in-class category plans
* Develop and refine pricing strategies to maximise margin and competitiveness
* Curate and manage product ranges based on customer insight, market data, and commercial priorities
* Ensure flawless execution of category and merchandising initiatives across all channels
* Conduct in-depth range reviews, optimising space, flow, assortment and SKU productivity
* Own the design and rollout of promotional strategies that drive footfall, engagement, and revenue
What We're Looking For:
* A strong leader with proven experience in category management, merchandising, or retail buying
* A track record of delivering results and driving commercial performance
* Excellent understanding of customer behaviour, market dynamics, and category trends
* Strong stakeholder management and confident communication skills
* Experience working with suppliers and managing performance metrics
* Passionate about FMCG, the product, and delivering value to the customer
* Sharp commercial acumen and the ability to influence at a senior level
Sound like you?
Apply now or get in touch directly at tom.richards@harbourneassociates.com