Category Management Specialist
4 weeks ago
Career Opportunity
We are a leading sportswear brand that exists to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of delivering high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers.
Our team utilises advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create innovative solutions for athletes who demand the very best.
Designed with a passion for innovation, we develop specialist features that help optimise athletic performance in all conditions.
The RoleYou will play a key role in assisting with all aspects of range management, including range segmentation and distribution.
Your main responsibility will be to consistently develop and drive the GTM (Go To Market) plan within Teamsports across all distribution channels ensuring category business success and on-time critical path performance.
Responsibilities- Work closely with Category Management to produce best-in-class product against target FOBs and RRPs.
- Manage line list creation for each team at the start of the critical path process and share this with Merchandising Product Development & Design.
- Support sales to partners, sales, and retailers where required.
- Create impact in showrooms and GTM setup.
- Collaborate and support the Sports Marketing team with the selling of all collection concepts.
- Participate in creating compelling ranges from a brand and commercial perspective.
- Assist with the creation of product launch calendars to ensure impactful launches and product flow.
- Compile competitor analysis in all relevant local markets.
- Carry out GTM plans ensuring critical path timelines are met.
- Consumer-focused with deep product and range understanding.
- Ability to work cross-functionally liaising with peer groups across the business to drive efficiencies and results.
- Ability to work within strict deadlines and adapt to changes.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced and ever-changing business environment.
- Excellent planning and organisation skills.
- Flexible approach and willingness to further learn and adapt in a fast-paced growing business.
- Advanced user of MS Office suite of products.
- Personal Qualities:
- Excellent attention to detail and natural problem-solving skills.
- Organisation, planning, and ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Confidence in own ability to challenge current ways of working while delivering recommendations for improved processes.
- Team player.
- Results-driven.
- Ambitious outlook.
- Better Never Stops Attitude.
We offer a competitive salary: £55,000 per annum, bonus scheme: up to 20% annual bonus, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), modern city centre offices in Manchester, opportunity to work with global sporting partners, office breakout space with pool tables, dart board, and TVs, chance to build a career with a fast-paced high-growth brand, generous staff discount.
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