Details:
- Salary: £75,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
A large multinational PPE and protective gear manufacturing company is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead the implementation of the Company’s portfolio strategy and ensure the company’s continued growth. The Global Category Manager will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in R&D, sales and marketing, category management, or a similar field. In addition, you will have a strong background in CBRN, ideally in the PPE or health and safety sectors, with demonstrated product management success in B2B or B2C environments. You will have strong leadership, project management, financial management, IT and communication skills. As well as being a team player, analytical and results-oriented.
Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged
Key Responsibilities:
Leads the development of the category management strategy for a range of Company products
Leads and actively drives the overall product lifecycle of the assigned product range/portfolio
Monitor and act upon sales and field reports, pricing levels and competition in the product area
Be responsible for the Internal Management of products in the portfolio
Provide guidance/support in the definition, development, introduction and positioning of new products
Be the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for the assigned product category
Provide expertise and leadership to ensure complete and accurate product specifications, operational efficiency and optimisation
Develop and maintain benchmarking intelligence on key competitors for assigned products and assume a leadership role in organising critical technical, regulatory, and quality assurance initiatives
Contribute to the development, management and improvement of product specifications, quality systems and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and company standards
Actively participate in Sales and Operations planning efforts
Act as the technical point of reference for assigned product categories
Ensure products meet applicable standards and customer requirements
Provide technical product support to regional teams and customers
Contribute to product validation activities to support continuous improvement of the portfolio
Maintain strong technical and market knowledge of the portfolio to support product development, lifecycle management and customer adoption
Knowledge, skills and qualifications:
Essential:
Have a minimum of 7 years of experience in R&D, sales and marketing, category management or similar
Have a strong background in CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear)
Demonstrated product/category management success in B2B environments
Experience in leading or coordinating cross-functional teams
Worked in a matrix, global, multinational environment or similar
Have strong project management, financial management, IT, communication, and leadership skills
Is a team player, analytical, and results-oriented
Will be able to travel across the UK and internationally
Business acumen, customer-oriented and strong entrepreneurial spirit
Have an understanding and exposure to relevant B2B and B2C channels and markets
Desirable:
Completed a bachelor’s degree
Completed an MBA
Have a background in the PPE / health and safety industries
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 DOE
Benefits: bonus, career development, and more to be discussed at interview