£60K/yr to £70K/yr
Birmingham, England
Permanent, Variable

Category Manager - Veneered Products

Posted by Michael Page Digital.

Be responsible for the creation and execution of category strategies and be the driving force to identify new revenue & growth opportunities across the business.

Client Details

Employing over 300 people in the UK across 3 manufacturing sites, this British owned business is known for supplying sustainable timber products to the construction and joinery markets nationally.

Description

  • Lead the development of a multi-year product plan to drive enhanced category performance, ensuring that market and consumer insights are central to your category activity.
  • Develop new revenue opportunities for a high margin product range based on quality and service
  • Market research and insights, keeping up to date with market trends and economic conditions both locally and nationally.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and sales to leverage through stock, sales opportunities to existing and new customers.
  • Utilise data effectively to provide analysis and insight to inform your approach.
  • Collaborate with marketing and product teams to develop effective sales strategies and promotional campaigns.

Profile

  • Highly driven and engaging Category Manager/Marketing/Sales person, who can confidentially connect with a new audience
  • A proven commercial background from the Timber/Building Supplies/Commercial fit out industry
  • Successfully maintain & develop credible relationships with the UK's major contractors and end user market.
  • Professional approach to project delivery with highly developed organisation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills both internally and externally, with a collaborative approach.
  • Knowledge of the Timber industry and ideally the Veneered product market will be an advantage.
  • Proficient in the full MS Office suite, Excel specifically
  • Experience in Bistrack operating system an advantage.
  • Full UK drivers license

Job Offer

My client is offering an excellent package, flexible working environment and a high growth role.