At Joseph Joseph we love solving everyday problems through intelligent design to create distinctive, functional products that are a pleasure to own and use. We are one of the world’s leading houseware brands with a global presence spanning over 100 countries, available in most major department stores and independent houseware stores worldwide as well as our rapidly growing ecommerce channel.

We are looking for a Junior Category Manager to join our newly formed division of the New Product Development team reporting to the Director of Category Management. The successful candidate will be a crucial member of the Category Management team created to maximise existing opportunities, create new ones and drive the business forward.

What you will be doing:

• Accountable for an assigned group of existing and new categories within the Joseph Joseph portfolio

• Ownership of market research, data gathering and analysis to devise the strategic direction for the category/segment
• Delivery of plans for category insights, gaps, range planning and product positioning to deliver the 5 year strategic plan for the category/segment
• Working with stakeholders in regional offices to gain an understanding of target consumers in order to seek out new opportunities for growth within the category/segment
• Leading, preparing and presenting category insight and recommendations to the Director of Category management, design team and the board as and when required
• Challenging the design team to deliver market leading product ideas to achieve the growth targets for the category/segment
• Creating strategic briefs for other functional leads to deliver launch presentations
• Leading management of the critical path deadlines with the Director of Category Management for products within the category/segment to ensure key milestone dates are met
• Working with key stakeholders to build forecasts backed up by data to support decisions
• Ownership of the range lifecycle process each season and working closely with other functional leads to ensure the decisions are made on time

What we need from you:

• Strong data gathering and analysis skills, specifically to drive decisions and give direction
• Retail buying or merchandising experience coupled with experience in understanding consumer needs
• Able to manage significant amounts of data and identify key insights and work to strict deadlines
• Self- starter who is able to work well in a team and able to easily engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Adept at prioritising workload and able work under pressure
• An individual with an entrepreneurial flair driven to find new and big opportunities to drive the business forward and not afraid to take risks
• Passion for innovation
• Great attention to detail

What you will get from us:

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance
• Company performance related bonus
• A pension contribution
• An exclusive staff discount
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 from home with flex start times
• External private employee wellbeing support
• Access to Perkbox
• Season-ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service

Other job titles relating to this position: Assistant Buyer, Assistant Merchandiser