About The DepartmentJoin Miele GB and Ireland’s dynamic team, where innovation meets tradition. As a Strategic Category Manager, you’ll lead on aspects of the planning and marketing across our premium product lines under the direction of the Strategic Category Lead. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll shape the future of our brand performance through market insights, consumer understanding, and commercial excellence. At Miele, we believe in continuous improvement — ‘Immer Besser’ — and we’re proud to offer a workplace that evolves with our people and our products.Your ResponsibilitiesIn close collaboration with internal departments, generate actionable insights from multiple data sources to assess market opportunities and brand performanceYou contribute your expertise to applying consumer and customer insights that identify growth levers and enhance brand awareness across the consumer journeyIn partnership with commercial and marketing teams, develop category strategy and budget plans with support from the Strategic Category Lead that align resources with market opportunities and consumer needsYou optimise portfolio management by refining SKU ranges, pricing strategies, and promotional plans to drive value and operational efficiencyIn coordination with channel teams, lead consumer activation planning across digital, in-store, and CRM channels, ensuring timely and budget-aligned executionYou align and integrate plans with central and market teams for innovation launches, segmentation, and campaign execution, maintaining a rolling 12-month operational rhythmIn collaboration with leadership, foster a culture of insight-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across your category areasWhat We Are Looking ForMust have a degree-level education or equivalent experience, ideally in Business or Marketing, with a full driving licenceMust have proven experience as a Category Manager, including strategic planning and consumer campaign leadershipMust have strong cross-market collaboration skills, working effectively with central functions such as global category, communications and digital teamsMust have broad commercial expertise, including financial planning, project management, channel distribution, and retailer engagementAbility to translate insights into action and drive performance across multiple product lines and consumer touchpointsOur BenefitsA salary of up to £56,000 plus a competitive benefits packageA bonus scheme of up to 4 months’ salaryExtensive discounts on Miele products for yourself, family and friendsDiscounted gym membership and subsidised onsite caféExtensive health cash plan and free eye testsAdditional benefits including financial advice, recognition schemes and moreAdditional InformationThis is a full-time, permanent position based in Abingdon with hybrid working options available. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.ContactMiele GBIE Recruitment TeamCareers@miele.co.uk