Product Category Manager - Ipswich, Suffolk
Client:
Brand Recruitment
Location:
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.07.2025
Expiry Date:
26.08.2025
Job Description:
Are you working in category management or insight within the retail or FMCG sector? Perhaps you’ve met a glass ceiling in your current role and are keen for the next step up? Maybe you’re not so passionate about your current product range and keen to work with a renowned and successful consumer brand? Or perhaps you’re fed up with the commute to the big city, and want something a bit closer to home?
If any of the above rings true, then it could be worth reading about the opportunity we have with a fantastic consumer organisation based in Suffolk. They are in search of a highly motivated and skilled Category/Product Manager to join their growing and successful product team.
This is an exciting opportunity for the post-holder to challenge themselves within a fast-paced, dynamic and recognised organisation that has seen significant growth year on year. Ideally, candidates will be coming from either a product development or buying role at a consumer products/ FMCG company or similar industry.
Key Responsibilities
* Continuously monitor market trends and manage lifecycle of new and existing products within designated categories
* Analysis of assigned product ranges in-line with consumer and market research
* Product sourcing within assigned categories
* Management of costing process for potential new products
* Ensuring all products meet relevant local market legislation
* Oversee creation of product artwork collateral
* Assist management with completion of annual Commercial Plan
Key Skills:
* 3+ years in a product development or buying role
* Experience in a consumer product/ FMCG company or similar industry
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages
* Experience in a supervisory, team lead or management position
* Willingness to travel, nationally and internationally
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting Product Team who are really looking to grow their brands, and in turn, as a business. The position will allow for a hybrid structure, but only after the passing of a probation period, afterwards, it can be arranged for 2 days working from home a week. Due to the location of the Suffolk based office, this role is commutable via Colchester, Ipswich, Norwich, Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds & Sudbury.
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Created on 12/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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