Category lead

Category Lead
Up to £40k
Erith
We're recruiting on behalf of an established and growing business looking for a commercially minded Category Lead to take ownership of a diverse product portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing markets, influencing product strategy and working across multiple departments to deliver commercial success.

• Taking ownership of a defined product category and driving its long-term strategy.
• Managing the full product lifecycle, from new product launches through to range optimisation and product discontinuation.
• Identifying opportunities for growth through market research, customer insight and competitor analysis.
• Working closely with Purchasing, Sales, Marketing and international stakeholders to develop category plans.
• Becoming the technical expert for your category, providing product knowledge and commercial guidance across the business.
• Supporting product launches, promotional campaigns and sales initiatives.
• Monitoring category performance, stock levels and KPIs to maximise profitability.
• Ensuring product information is accurate, compliant and consistent across all customer channels.

• Previous experience in Category Management, Product Management, Buying or a similar commercial role.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical skills.
• Experience managing product ranges and product life cycles.
• Ability to understand technical product information and communicate it clearly.
• Confident working with multiple stakeholders across different departments.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.