Product Category Manager (maternity cover) UK
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6 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reporting to the Head of Category Homes this role sits within LaRedouteUKs commercial team andis responsible forthe day-to-day trading performance and execution of assignedHomescategories across furniture and homewares.
The Product Category Manager owns what the customer sees on site within their categories ensuring a cohesive and customer-focused product offer across both LaRedouteinternal ranges and externally sourced UK partner brands. The role brings together range management pricing and promotional recommendations suppliermanagementand commercial analysis to deliver positive customer experiences and drive sales growth.
Operating in a fast-paced ecommerce environment the Product Category Manager acts as the UK category expert for their areas analysing performanceidentifyingopportunitiesand making evidence-based recommendations to optimise tradingpricingand promotional collaboratively withFinanceGroupofferteams and UK suppliers to improve commercial internal ranges are defined at Group level the role is accountable for how these ranges are positionedtradedand presented for the UK customer.
The role works closely with Web Merchandising Marketing UX and Customer Service teams to enhance product presentationconversionand customer understanding. It also plays an active part in supporting the wider team pitching in where needed and contributing to the entrepreneurial hands-on culture that underpins the way LaRedouteUK operates.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end ownership of the commercial performance of assigned homescategories ensuring a cohesive and customer-focused product offer across both LaRedouteinternal ranges and external partner brands.
- Buildingselectingand managing product ranges acting as the categoryexpertand working closely with Groupbuyersto influence and optimise internal ranges for the UKcustomer based on data and customer insights.
- Managing current external suppliers and sourcing new opportunities including leading supplier onboarding relationshipmanagementand commercial negotiations.
- Working in partnership with Financeto understandprofitabilityand lead ongoing commercial analysis to optimise pricingpromotionsand discount strategies including the use of trials to evidence recommendations.
- Analysing performance data toidentifytrading patternsrisksand opportunities turning insight into clear actionable recommendations that improve customer experience and commercial outcomes.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Web Merchandising Marketing UX Customer Experience and Customer Service teams to optimise product presentation conversionvisibilityand customer understanding of the ranges.
- Reviewing and improving product content imagery and on-site presentation to ensure ranges are clearly communicated commercially effective and aligned to brand expectations.
- Proactively adopting new tools ways of working and AI-driven efficiencies to improve effectivenessprioritisationand commercial impact.
- Pitching in with an entrepreneurial mindset taking ownership beyond defined responsibilities supporting colleagues where needed challenging the status quo and doing whatever it takes to help the team and business succeed.
Skills & Experience Required
- At least 2 years commercial or buying experience in Furniture or Homewares
- Strong analytical skills with evidence of data-driven decision-making and commercial insights.
- Experience with pricing strategies promotional planning and performance optimization.
- Advanced excel skills including lookups intermediate formulas to generate efficiency (not required macro creation databases etc)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Attitude and outlook:
- Nothing is impossible approach
- Autonomous and independent working
- Investigative and solutions focused especially when navigating multiple deadlines
- Thinks how to not cant do
- Willing to pitch in to get the job done whatever is needed
- Focused on personal and team goals
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Analytical
- Agile
- Requirement Gathering
- Strategic thinking
- Visio
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Market Research
- UML
- Cross Functional Teams
About Company
La Redoute propose un lifestyle mode & maison inspirant, via des produits au juste rapport style / qualité / prix, et une expérience shopping chaleureuse
