Category Manager (SDA)

About the department
Join Miele GB and Irelands dynamic team where innovation meets tradition. As a StrategicCategory Manager youll lead on aspects of theplanning and marketing across our premium product lines under the direction of the Strategic Category Lead. Collaborating with cross-functional teams youll shape the future of our brand performance through market insights consumer understanding and commercial excellence. At Miele we believe in continuous improvement Immer Besser and were proud to offer a workplace that evolves with our people and our products.

Your Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with internal departments generate actionable insights from multiple data sources to assess market opportunities and brand performance

• You contribute your expertise to applying consumer and customer insights that identify growth levers and enhance brand awareness across the consumer journey

• In partnership with commercial and marketing teams develop category strategy and budget plans with support from the Strategic Category Leadthat align resources with market opportunities and consumer needs

• You optimise portfolio management by refining SKU ranges pricing strategies and promotional plans to drive value and operational efficiency

• In coordination with channel teams lead consumer activation planning across digital in-store and CRM channels ensuring timely and budget-aligned execution

• You align and integrate plans with central and market teams for innovation launches segmentation and campaign execution maintaining a rolling 12-month operational rhythm

• In collaboration with leadership foster a culture of insight-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across your category areas

What we are looking for

• Must have a degree-level education or equivalent experience ideally in Business or Marketing with a full driving licence

• Must have proven experience as a Category Manager including strategic planning and consumer campaign leadership

• Must have strong cross-market collaboration skills working effectively with central functions such as global category communications and digital teams

• Must have broad commercial expertise including financial planning project management channel distribution and retailer engagement

• Ability to translate insights into action and drive performance across multiple product lines and consumer touchpoints

Our Benefits

• A salary of up to 56000 plus a competitive benefits package

• A bonus scheme of up to 4 months salary

• Extensive discounts on Miele products for yourself family and friends

• Discounted gym membership and subsidised onsite café

• Extensive health cash plan and free eye tests

• Additional benefits including financial advice recognition schemes and more

Additional Information
This is a full-time permanent position based in Abingdon with hybrid working options available. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Contact
Miele GBIE Recruitment Team