International Category Strategist

2 days ago


Melksham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Avon Protection Full time

About the Role:

Avon Protection is seeking a seasoned product development expert to lead our head protection product portfolio in an international capacity. This strategic role requires a deep understanding of product management, cross-functional team collaboration, and business acumen.

Responsibilities:

  • Determine category positioning to maximize visibility and performance within the Avon Protection portfolio.
  • Serve as regional subject matter expert for international business development and sales teams for head protection products.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (international sales, marketing, engineering, operations) to drive global product development and growth strategies.
  • Engage in front-end innovation and new product introduction processes to develop go-to-market recommendations and strategies.
  • Define category purpose and role within the business portfolio, setting and tracking specific metrics to ensure performance success.
  • Foster profitability by analyzing financials and developing exit strategies for unsuccessful or aging products.
  • Establish forecasts for product demand and manage inventory for various product categories.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in safety/health, first responder, industrial, or military products.
  • Strong product management skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per annum.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Up to 15% bonus
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Medical and health cash-back scheme
  • Pension matched up to 7.5%
  • Share incentive scheme.


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