Product Innovation Director

1 month ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom MorePeople Full time
Job Description:

 

About Our Client

Our client is a leading supplier of landscape and garden products into the gardening sector.

The company has a small but experienced team of industry leaders who are looking for a dynamic individual to join their close-knit team and bring ideas and innovation to the table.

 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to drive sales and profitability through product innovation and category development.

The successful candidate will have a strong commercial mindset, excellent communication skills and be able to work closely with the Commercial and Marketing Directors to develop and implement new go-to-market plans.

 

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales growth and profitability
  • Manage the daily category responsibilities, including assortment, specification, pricing and merchandising
  • Work closely with the Business Manager to identify opportunities for product cycle management and new product development
  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure seamless shipping processes
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Department to support artwork creation for packaging, POS and literature

 

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in category management, preferably in a similar market or category
  • A strong commercial mindset and full understanding of marketing and sales principles
  • Extensive experience in understanding consumer needs in relation to product and the retail environment
  • Solid analytical skills, with the ability to provide accurate and coherent analysis on product and pricing metrics
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • An analytical mind with strategic abilities
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Ability to represent the business professionally at all times
  • A proactive approach, with the ability to work at pace while maintaining attention to detail

 

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.

In addition, we provide a range of benefits, including:

  • A comprehensive training program to help you develop your skills and knowledge
  • Ongoing support and guidance from our experienced team
  • The opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company that is passionate about delivering exceptional results


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