Tech Category Professional

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom BT Group Full time

What you’ll be doing

Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans for driving growth across all tech categories, aligning with organizational goals and market trends. Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape, using these insights to inform strategy and product development. Product Portfolio Management: Oversee the product lifecycle from conception to launch, including product development, pricing, positioning, and discontinuation decisions. Innovation and Improvement: Identify opportunities for innovation in tech products and processes, implementing improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Cross functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, and R&D teams to develop and launch successful tech products, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Vendor and Partner Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and partners to negotiate favourable terms and ensure timely delivery of high quality products. Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, forecast sales, and analyse financial performance to make informed business decisions and ensure targets are met. Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress against goals and adjust strategies as needed. Customer Feedback Integration : Gather and analyse feedback from customers to continuously improve our tech offerings and ensure they meet user expectations. Regulatory Compliance : Ensure all tech products comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.

The skills and experience you will have under your belt

Skills:

Ability to develop and implement long term strategies that align with business goals. Deep understanding of the tech industry, including trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive dynamics. Strong analytical skills to interpret market data, financial reports, and consumer insights. Ability to think creatively and innovatively to develop unique product propositions and stay ahead of market trends. Excellent communication skills for presenting ideas, negotiating with partners, and leading teams. Expertise in managing complex projects, with a focus on delivering results on time and within budget. Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and partners to secure advantageous terms. Flexible and able to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.


 
Experience:

Experience in the tech industry or a related field, with a focus on product management or category management. Proven experience in conducting market research and translating insights into actionable strategies. Demonstrated success in managing the product lifecycle from development to launch and beyond. Experience in managing budgets, forecasting sales, and analysing financial performance. Track record of building and maintaining successful relationships with vendors and partners. Experience working with diverse teams across different functions to achieve common goals. Experience in gathering and applying customer insights to drive product and process improvements. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to tech products.

What's in it for you? What are the benefits?

At BT, we entertain, educate and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development. 

Competitive salary 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 10% on target performance bonus Life Assurance Pension scheme if you pay in 5% BT will pay in an additional 10% Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc. 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages BT TV, including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership, and 25% off NOW Sport, Cinema and Kids 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans World class training and development opportunities Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community

BT is an equal opportunities employer. We’re working hard to create an inclusive working environment, where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We want to make sure your recruitment experience is the best it can be – so, if you’re selected for an interview, please let us know if there’s any adjustments we can make that would be helpful for you.

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

We value diversity and celebrate difference. ‘We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. It’s fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.’ We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development. A FEW POINTS TO NOTE: Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT? Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

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