Location: Erith, Kent - Hybrid (after 6 months)
Department: Category team
Salary: Basic £30,000-£40,000 - DOE + bonus opportunities
About the Role
We’re looking for a highly driven Category Lead to take ownership of a defined product portfolio and shape its future within our UK business. In this role, you will combine market insight, product expertise, and commercial thinking to build and manage a high‑performing product assortment that meets customer needs and aligns with our strategic direction. You will work cross‑functionally with multiple teams and act as the central hub for product knowledge, lifecycle planning, and category performance.
If you’re passionate about product, enjoy balancing big‑picture thinking with detailed execution, and thrive in a fast‑paced commercial environment, this role offers real impact and visibility.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and shape the product portfolio in line with strategic direction, including identifying new product opportunities
* Collaborate with international partners, internal teams, suppliers, and purchasing to influence portfolio
* Manage the full product lifecycle, setup, modifications, discontinuations, and assortment hygiene
* Build and maintain deep product expertise and act as technical support for the organisation
* Support marketing and sales initiatives by providing product information, technical insights, and training (online and physical)
* Drive category visibility and growth through proactive marketing suggestions, cross‑divisional campaigns, and internal communications
* Monitor and optimise category performance including KPIs, inventory health, online presence, and core/non‑core assortment
Skills & Requirements
* Strong understanding of product lifecycles, technical product attributes, and product application
* Ability to interpret technical data, safety documentation, and compliance requirements
* Skilled in analysing market trends, competitor activity, and performance data
* Experience managing new product introductions, modifications, and discontinuations
* Excellent stakeholder management with purchasing, marketing, sales, and international teams
* Curious, commercially minded, and eager to grow product knowledge
What We Offer
* 23 days holiday (raising up to 28 with length of service)
* Pension in line with auto‑enrolment
* Health care plan – money towards dental, optical and treatment therapies
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff discount on all Wurth products
Apply now and power the growth of our network!
We are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity to support the future success of the Würth Group.
Please note: Interviews may take place while the role is advertised. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.
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