Director SS&A, Shark Beauty UKI

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

About the Role

The Shark Beauty Director UKI is responsible for the strategic leadership and overall performance of a product category (e.g. Shark Beauty Shark Clean & Home or Ninja) with day-to-day ownership of a specific sub-category such as Hair Home Environment or Coffee.

Based in London with a hybrid working model (3 days per week) this role drives category growth profitability and market share through strong commercial leadership and disciplined execution. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams the SS&A Category Director is a powerful market voiceensuring everything is in place to win every day on every SKU and with every customer.

What Youll Be Doing

• Own category growth and overall performance within the UKI market

• Define track and communicate clear category objectives and KPIs

• Build strong partnerships with Sales Marketing Supply Chain Finance and Product Development to deliver exceptional commercial outcomes

• Lead weekly monthly and quarterly commercial reviews driving short- and long-term actions

• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand prioritized channels and acquire new customers in line with the Category Strategy

• Identify opportunities to increase distribution and market share across customers

• Monitor market trends to unlock growth opportunities and proactively mitigate risks

• Oversee portfolio management including pricing SKU introductions and discontinuations

• Ensure optimal product assortment merchandising and promotional strategies (short- and long-term)

• Own category financial performance including forecasting budgeting promotional investment and profitability

• Drive cost-efficiency initiatives and margin improvement strategies

• Lead and collaborate cross-functionally across Sales Marketing Finance Supply Chain and R&D

• Lead coach and develop SS&A leads and analysts driving both business results and individual growth through structured performance and development planning

What Youll Bring

• 10 years of experience in category management commercial management or a related operational role

• Strong analytical capability with a strategic and critical mindset

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels

• Proven ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel

• A proactive results-driven approach with strong problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated people leadership capability with a passion for coaching and developing talent

• Willingness to travel as required