Regional Category Manager; EMEA – Connectivity & B2B

Belkin is a global technology company focused on connectivity, power, protection, audio, and smart home solutions.

• Own commercial performance (P&L): lead pricing, promotions, and profitability strategies, partnering with regional Sales teams to build pipeline and deliver revenue.
• Lead the full product lifecycle: identify market opportunities, drive NPI (New Product Introduction), manage through to end‑of‑life planning, and continuously optimise the portfolio based on performance, trends, and strategic priorities.
• Set strategy and build roadmaps: define category, channel, and go‑to‑market strategy for Connectivity in EMEA, maintaining a product roadmap aligned to consumer needs, market trends, competitive dynamics, and business objectives.
• Translate insights into action: gather and analyse market data, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback across the category and convert insights into clear recommendations for Sales, the Business Unit, and senior stakeholders.
• Deliver great launches: lead product launches across EMEA in partnership with Channel Marketing, deliver sales tools, training, and product collateral that clearly communicate technical benefits, fit, and consumer value.
• Serve as the EMEA voice to Global Product: act as the key liaison between EMEA and Global Product Management, sharing performance updates, customer feedback, and market learnings; shape priorities for new technology and investment in Connectivity.
• Work cross‑functionally to execute: partner with Planning, Sales, and Marketing to support availability, healthy inventory levels, and strong local execution across EMEA markets.
• Improve how we work: support the Senior Category Manager/Director of Category Management to embed best practices and continuous improvements that increase efficiency and commercial impact.

• Lead pricing, promotions, and profitability strategies with regional Sales teams.
• Drive NPI, manage product lifecycle, and optimise portfolio.
• Develop strategy and roadmaps aligned with consumer needs and market trends.
• Analyse market data and competitive intelligence to provide actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate launches, training, and collateral across EMEA.
• Act as liaison between EMEA and Global Product Management.
• Partner with Planning, Sales, and Marketing on availability and inventory.
• Embed best practices for continuous improvement.

• Experience in Product Management or Category Management in a comparable commercial role (Consumer Electronics, IT, or retail buying experience is a strong plus).
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering category growth.
• Confidence leading cross‑functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across countries and functions.
• Comfortable presenting to retail customers and internal senior leadership.
• A proactive, results‑driven approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities at pace.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a structured approach to turning data into decisions.
• Clear, confident communication skills—able to simplify complex topics for different audiences.
• Strong capability with Excel, PowerPoint, and standard business tools, including commonly used generative AI tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• Permanent Full‑Time (40 hours a week), Monday – Friday.
• Competitive Salary, Benefits and Bonus Plan.
• Flexible hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote).
• Optional Private Health Insurance & Dental Insurance.
• Pension.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days after 5 years).
• Bank Holidays.
• Birthday Day off.
• Belkin Product Employee Discount Programme.

Kings Langley, UK

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