Category Manager - TIME Appointments Ltd : Job Details

Time Appointments are working on behalf a forward-thinking business based in Ipswich who are currently seeking to add a Category Manager to their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business with a constant desire to grow and improve. The successful applicant will oversee the continually evolving new product launch cycle roadmap for specific categories and ensure that product ranges remain in line with consumer demands and are commercially viable.

To be considered for the role, applicants must have extensive experience working in a Product Development role, or similar buying position. It is imperative that you have a strong and demonstrable analytical approach, along with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong IT skills are essential, including the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Due to the ever-changing market, this is an extremely varied role which will require you to react and adapt to change with ease.

This role is extremely varied, where the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of Product Development and Range Management, Quality Management, Product Marketing and Artwork Creation and Commercial Planning.

Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Continuously monitoring market trends and managing the lifecycle of new and existing products within assigned categories
• Carrying out analysis of assigned product ranges in conjunction with consumer and retail market research to assist in the creation of commercial plans that lead the direction for new product development
• Ensuring that all products in the ranges meet relevant local market legislation and that all technical data and certification is kept up to date and accurate
• Ensuring satisfactory factory audits are received for all potential new suppliers before any new orders are placed
• Overseeing the creation of all product artwork collateral for new and existing products within assigned categories to ensure brand guidelines are followed
• Working alongside the Marketing team to ensure that new and existing products within assigned categories are promoted through traditional and digital mediums effectively to help with the growth of brands
• Assisting the Management team with the completion of the annual Commercial Plan for own brands, including new product development roadmaps, EOL product planning and annual sales targets
• Continually review product pricing and profitability, monitoring changes in the market to ensure pricing always remains competitive