Category Manager

We’re supporting a leading manufacturer within the roofing, waterproofing, insulation and wider building envelope sector with the appointment of a Category Manager to join their UK Commercial Team.

This is a newly created role, introduced to strengthen the business’ product portfolio strategy across a broad range of technical building envelope solutions. The successful individual will play a key role in managing product performance, identifying market opportunities and supporting the development of future product strategy across the UK business.

Category Manager
Hybrid Working
£50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus up to 20% + Benefits

Our client is a globally recognised manufacturer within the building envelope sector, supplying a broad portfolio of waterproofing, insulation, bitumen and specialist construction products across the UK market.

With continued investment in product innovation, sustainability and customer-led solutions, the business is now looking to appoint a Category Manager to support long‑term commercial growth and ensure the product portfolio continues to meet the needs of contractors, consultants, specifiers and wider market stakeholders.

This role will be responsible for managing a diverse product portfolio across waterproofing, insulation, multifoils and bitumen‑based systems.

You will review existing product performance, identify gaps and overlaps, assess market trends and help shape future product development. The role will involve working closely with internal teams across sales, technical, marketing and R&D to ensure product strategy is aligned with customer demand and wider business objectives.

Although primarily an internal commercial role, occasional UK travel may be required to meet key customers, visit UK sites or attend head office meetings.

• Manage and develop a broad portfolio of building envelope products across the UK market
• Identify product gaps, overlaps and opportunities for portfolio improvement
• Analyse market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity to inform product strategy
• Support the strategic delivery of new product development projects from concept through to launch
• Work closely with sales, technical, marketing and R&D teams to develop strong product propositions
• Review product life cycles and support decisions around product development, positioning and future investment
• Use data and commercial insight to support product performance, pricing and market positioning
• Project manage portfolio initiatives, ensuring milestones, budgets and launch objectives are achieved
• Support the development of sustainable product strategies aligned with wider business objectives
• Provide product insight and internal support to help commercial teams maximise opportunities within the market

We are keen to speak with commercially minded product or portfolio professionals who have experience working with technical construction products.

• Previous experience in a Category Manager, Portfolio Manager, Product Manager or similar commercial product role
• Strong knowledge of waterproofing and insulation products
• Wider building envelope product experience would be highly advantageous
• Experience working within a B2B construction products environment
• Ability to analyse market data, product performance and customer requirements
• Strong project management and problem‑solving skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to translate market insight into product strategy
• Confidence working collaboratively with sales, technical, marketing and R&D teams
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage both internal stakeholders and key external customers

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to step into a newly created role with real influence over future portfolio strategy.

You will be joining a business with a strong technical product base, recognised market presence and continued investment into sustainable construction solutions. The role offers the chance to shape product direction, support new product development and work closely with senior commercial leadership across the UK business.

• £50,000 - £55,000 basic salary
• Annual discretionary bonus up to 20%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Group Income Protection
• High street discounts
• Hybrid working, typically 3 days office based and 2 days working from home

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