Category Manager

Are you a dynamic and results-oriented Category Manager with a proven track record record of success who want to develop their career? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits to become a key player in shaping the future of a leading online retail platform.

This is an in person role within a fast paced company, you will work alongside your team collaborating in the office 5 days a week, Location is Wakefield, Yorkshire.

Reporting directly to the Head of Brand Relations, you will be at the forefront of cultivating and nurturing invaluable relationships with a diverse portfolio of exciting brands. This is your chance to be the driving force behind their success on the platform, acting as a vital link between the business and brand partners. You'll be empowered to champion growth, elevate their visibility, and ultimately fuel increased demand and sales.

This role offers a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. You will be instrumental in identifying and onboarding exciting new brands, conducting insightful market analysis, and collaborating closely to ensure their seamless and impactful launch. Furthermore, your keen eye for performance will enable you to identify opportunities for optimisation and even recommend strategic brand adjustments.

Key Opportunities:

• Grow Meaningful Connections: Build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with allocated brands and their representatives, becoming their trusted partner and advocate within the business.
• Shape Brand Growth Trajectories: Lead the development and execution of brand-specific plans, presenting your vision and working hand-in-hand with brands to bring them to life.
• Drive Tangible Value: Analyse brand performance, identify growth opportunities, and implement strategies to maximise demand, exposure, and sales.
• Influence Strategic Growth: Contribute to the creation and delivery of our overarching brand strategy, directly impacting the achievement of our business objectives.
• Champion New Partnerships: Identify, evaluate, and onboard exciting new brands, playing a pivotal role in expanding our offering and market reach.
• Optimise Commercial Success: Review and negotiate commercial terms, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements that maximise profitability and marketing support.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with content, e-commerce, and marketing teams to ensure seamless execution of brand plans and identify synergistic opportunities with affiliates and influencers.
• Make a Real Impact: Provide insightful monthly reports on brand performance, offering strategic recommendations for future growth and relationship development.
• Lead New Initiatives: Take ownership of onboarding plans for new brands, ensuring a smooth and successful integration into our platform.
• Orchestrate Exciting Launches: Liaise with brands on new product introductions, coordinating all aspects from product information to impactful launch campaigns.
• Contribute to Innovative Strategies: Support the implementation and ongoing management of engaging initiatives designed to drive growth and attract new customers.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in managing external supplier or partner relationships.
• Demonstrated success in creating, implementing, and maintaining brand plans.
• A track record of building mutually beneficial relationships and driving sales growth.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to secure advantageous commercial terms and marketing support.
• A proactive and creative mindset, with the ability to generate and develop innovative ideas.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present compelling insights.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and writing skills.
• A customer-centric approach, ensuring all actions are aligned with delivering an exceptional experience.
• A proactive and results-oriented attitude with a desire to make a significant contribution.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to shape brand success, drive engagement, and make a tangible impact within a dynamic and growing online business. If you are an outgoing and driven individual ready to take on a rewarding challenge, let's get started, apply now.