Category Manager
hace 4 días
Caerphilly
Category Manager – Creative Product Innovation Location: Caerphilly area (Hybrid + Flexible Working) Salary: Competitive + benefits Are you a commercially minded creator who loves turning trends and insights into products that delight customers? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, creatively charged environment? If so, this Category Manager opportunity could be the perfect next step. We’re working with a dynamic organisation full of passionate, innovative people—and they’re now looking to add a Category Manager to take ownership of one of their most exciting and high-profile categories. What You’ll Be Doing: As the Category Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind concept creation, product development and delivery across a full seasonal category. This is an end-to-end role where you will: • Lead the full product lifecycle from initial concept through sampling, refinement and production., • Develop trend-led, commercially engaging ranges—both branded and bespoke., • Partner closely with creative, technical, commercial and operations teams to bring innovative ideas to life., • Work directly with global suppliers to manage timelines, quality, costing and continuous improvement., • Use insight, consumer trends and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities and elevate the category., • Present ranges to key customers and play a central role in shaping category direction., • Ensure all products meet high standards for quality, compliance and sustainability., • 3+ years’ experience in Category Management, Buying, Product Development or a similar environment., • Experience working with international suppliers or manufacturers., • A strong creative instinct and a passion for innovation., • Confident communication and presentation skills—you’ll often be customer-facing., • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at pace., • A solutions-focused, adaptable approach with strong attention to detail., • Ownership of a large, impactful product category with huge creative potential., • A culture powered by passion, creativity and collaboration., • Hybrid and flexible working for a healthier work–life balance., • Opportunities to drive meaningful innovation and make your mark. If you want to shape exciting, high-visibility product ranges and work with a team that values creativity and innovation, please apply via the link on this page.