Ph3WHO ARE WE? /h3pIconic British brand ghd is a global leader in high‑end professional hair styling tools and the UK’s number one recommended styling brand. Loved by stylists and consumers, loved by press, and loved by the people that work for the brand! /ppMerging science and innovation, with luxury beauty and style; ghd pioneers new technologies and beautiful designs to create the most technically advanced hair tools in the world. Developed by leading scientists in the dedicated ghd RD laboratories in Cambridge, ghd tools deliver safer for hair heat styling and have become an essential part of the daily lives of professional hair stylists and consumers globally. /ppA trusted and loved brand, ghd sells 2 million stylers every year and 5 iconic ghd products are sold every minute. The award‑winning ghd tools are used by 200,000 stylists around the world and sold in 30+ countries and more than 45,000 premium salons. /ppRenowned for game changing innovation and superior performance, at ghd we are on a mission to transform lives with the power of a good hair day! /ph3ROLE OVERVIEW /h3pThe Category Manager is a key member of ghd marketing team and is responsible for supporting the company growth through the management, positioning, communication and commercialisation of the latest innovations divided by product categories. /ppThe person in this role will be responsible to oversee and optimise the performance focused on specific product category within the company. Through detailed research and analysis of customer purchasing behaviours, the category manager will customise category offerings to meet customer demands, ensuring growth and alignment with the company’s broader marketing strategy. /ph3JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES /h3h3Market Intelligence /h3ulliAnalyse the entire performance of a specified category on a local basis. /liliCategory and competitor market shares (value and volume). /liliCompetitor analysis including strategy, product range, pricing and how they link up to consumer trends. /liliLead the understanding, analysis, and documentation of competitor activity to ensure competitor understanding is front and central in our planning and activation. /liliPricing local analysis and proposals. /liliMonitor and evaluate category performance, leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures. /liliGenerate regular polls and reporting with internal team providing launch and campaign feedback. /liliRecommend new product concepts based on category knowledge, market intelligence and input from markets. /liliAnalyse new product attributes requirements, concept, claims, pricing and positioning in market to optimise product reach, sales profit. /liliDesign an annual promotional plan for each category to deliver national marketing plan, sales objectives, customer and consumer needs. /liliEnsure category profitability, growth and alignment with the company’s broader marketing strategy. /liliA strong affinity for Digital with full understanding of Social Media networks / channels and their triggers. /liliCollaborate with cross‑functional teams to secure 360 support across channels to drive category performance in line with the category A+CP budget goals. /li /ulh3Communication and Go to Market /h3ulliDevelop local assets supporting launches for all channels. /liliWork alongside the commercial department to assist in developing local promotional marketing plans, giving input and suggestions on how they fit with the local strategies and assets. /li /ulh3KEY SKILLS ATTRIBUTES /h3ulliMarketing qualification or equivalent. /lili3–4 years Category Management experience, pricing strategies. /liliFull proficiency in English. /liliFull proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint and Excel. /liliStrong analytical skills. /liliStrong affinity with beauty and trends is a plus. /liliDigitally and social media savvy. /liliAbility to think and react in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment. /liliAdvanced experience with Excel, or other analytical / Business Intelligence tools. /liliResult‑oriented and hands‑on. /liliFast learner and self‑starter. /li /ulh3What we offer /h3ulliA dynamic environment in a fast‑growing company. /liliTraining: We support everyone's professional growth and believe in lifelong learning. /liliPersonal PC and smartphone. /liliWelfare package including ticket restaurant and integral health care. /liliAccountability: a performance system based on individual targets, set year by year. /liliSmart working: 6 days per month of smart working. /liliAlternative Fridays to end the week in a fun way. /li /ulh3VALUES /h3ulliCollaborative – We work together to create the extraordinary. /liliCreative – We foster creativity excellence to create value for our brands and business. /liliCourageous – We are agile, entrepreneurial we own our future. /liliConnected – We stay connected and ensure we are always consumer first. /liliCommitted – We are responsible for our impact on others the planet. /li /ulpHave a good day, every day with ghd. /ppWe’re passionate about innovation, not only in our products, but working to constantly innovate our place of work, creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr